Prevalence and Characteristics of People with Disabilities Among Abused Victims in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 5, 2024

Abstract Background Abuse is an ongoing public health issue that results in increased morbidity and mortality rates. against individuals with disabilities a pervasive deeply concerning issue, often compounded by factors of vulnerability dependence. The majority disabled experience abuse, the enduring it repeatedly. Identifying problem first step towards preventing abuse. This study aimed to identify prevalence people among abused victims victim’s associated risk Saudi Arabia. Methods cross-sectional obtained data from National Family Safety Registry. All registered children adults between April 2017 December 2022 93 centers across 13 regions Arabia were included. Logistic regression models used determine association independent variables victim-related such as onset abuse complications, victim being adult or child, gender, whether they had been previously abused. Results Individuals comprise 1.4% ( n = 199) all reported cases 14,004), trend violence has decreased during 6-year period. Of disabilities, 72.4% children, 57.8% males, 45.2% abused, 65.3% complications Caregiver type, perpetrator age, previous status significant factors. Conclusions highlights disability evaluates Arabia, which demonstrates urgency for targeted intervention support. People constitute vulnerable demographic who require support resources. Comprehensive collection can be utilized effective prevention strategies. Further research should explore qualitative methods survey rates community gain deeper insights.

Language: Английский

Childhood maltreatment and depression in adult patients: The mediator role of personality functioning

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Dec. 25, 2024

Abstract Background Childhood maltreatment (CM), including emotional neglect, physical abuse, abuse and sexual is associated with an increased risk of adult depression, particularly neglect. Personality impairment a significant mediator in the relationship between CM depression. Methods This naturalistic cross‐sectional study aimed to examine mediating role personality functioning association types depressive symptoms clinical sample adults. We assessed two dimensions proposed by Section III fifth edition Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders (DSM‐5), specifically self‐functioning interpersonal functioning. The participants were 335 patients starting individual psychotherapy who completed intake self‐report questionnaires evaluate experiences CM, functioning, comorbidity depression anxiety. Bootstrap mediation analyses performed relation each type symptoms, as well Results explained half (53%) total effect on comorbidity. Regarding different types, only effects neglect significant, evidencing their direct indirect Both mediators, yet had larger effect, underscoring its critical role. Conclusions Psychotherapeutic interventions addressing impairments may be crucial treatment CM.

Language: Английский

Prevalence of Emotional Abuse Among Medical Students in King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Journal of Healthcare Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 03(11), P. 524 - 537

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: Emotional abuse is often described as a precursor to physical and has significant negative impact on individuals' well-being. This widespread issue, especially in the educational context. The study aims investigate prevalence of emotional among medical students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University Health Sciences Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted using survey designed Google Forms. data analyzed SPSS software version 27. Medical their third sixth years education were included study, while unwilling participate questionnaires with missing responses or excluded from study. Additionally, any research team also excluded. Results: total 227 participated comprising 105 men 122 women. majority (87.2%) knew about abuse. reported our population 6.4%, only 0.8% suffering severe Based Fisher's exact test results, none examined factors—gender, smoking status, substance use, mental health disorders, GPA, stream— showed associations this (p-value > 0.05) Conclusions: observed comparatively lower setting. However, detecting essential protecting health, academic progress, professional development, well-being future patients. It aligns ethical standards principles professionalism that are central profession.

Language: Английский