Objectives Child maltreatment through physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse,
neglect, and exposure to domestic violence, causes substantial adverse health, educational …

Background Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs; eg, maltreatment,
household dysfunction) is associated with a multiplicity of negative outcomes throughout the …

The Covid-19 pandemic upended the country, with enormous economic and social shifts.
Given the increased contact from families living in virtual confinement coupled with massive …

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) including maltreatment and
exposure to household stressors can impact the health of children. Community factors that …

Objective To assess the prevalence and exacerbating factors of violence against women
and children in Germany during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Methods We …

Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by a mix of traits belonging to four
facets: affective (eg, callous/lack of empathy), interpersonal (eg, grandiosity), behavioral …

Child maltreatment is a major public health problem, affecting at least 55 million children in
the WHO European Region. The impact of abuse and/or neglect in childhood is detrimental …

Early adversity (EA) has been shown to be a potent risk factor for developing a
psychopathology in adulthood. Alterations of the stress system in addition to changes in …

Epidemiological surveys measuring the prevalence of child maltreatment generate essential
knowledge that is required to enhance human rights, promote gender equality, and reduce …

Research on violence against children (VAC) requires meaningful, valid, and reliable self-
report by children. Many instruments have been used globally and decisions to select …