Knowledge, Perception, Attitude and Responsibility of Dentists Regarding to Physical Child Abuse in Some Governorates of Upper Egypt

Knowledge, Perception, Attitude and Responsibility of Dentists Regarding Child Physical Abuse in Some Governorates of Upper Egypt

Child abuse and neglect (CAN), child maltreatment, and child victimization are interchangeable terms that refer to a major public health problem confronting children and families. . This study Investigated dentists' level of knowledge, perception, attitude & responsibility regarding child physical abuse in some of Upper Egypt governorates

Inclusion Criteria:

• Dentists who working in Egyptian Ministry of health &/ or private dental clinics &/ or centres in three governorates of Upper Egypt (Minia, Assuit & Sohag).
• Dentists with all dental academic degrees (Bachelor, diploma, master, doctoral & other post graduate degree).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Dentists who are working in any other governorates except (minia, Assuit & Sohag).
• Under graduated dental students