Role of Psychoanalysis in Prevention of Girl Child Maltreatment and Neglect

Role of Psychoanalysis in Prevention of Girl Child Maltreatment and Neglect: A Randomized Controlled Trial

In India, precisely northern states, skewed sex ratios, female feticide and higher child mortality rates for girls have become serious concern. The female child mortality as a result of son preference have increased during the last several decades .Since families cannot know the sex of the fetus due to Indian government policies, maltreatment and serious neglect has been tools to ensure there are few survivors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Families having girl child before
• High risk families with high expectation of having son

Exclusion Criteria:

• Families having son before
• Relocation and moving out of town during study period
• Not ready to consent for intervention