Abstract
Background: Helping children at risk or in danger requires careful assessment to make a sustained and coherent decision. Objectives: To identify caregiver-related risk factors that jeopardize the lives of children and young people referred to a Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People (CPCJ). Methodology: This descriptive exploratory study with a qualitative approach was conducted between October and December 2018 with a sample of 20 case files of children/young people referred to a CPCJ. The information collected from the case files was analyzed using Bardin’s technique. Results: The majority of caregivers are the parents (54%). Neglect was the most common problem among the children referred to the CPCJ. The following risk factors were highlighted: the family’s financial conditions; needs inherent to the child’s development; discipline methods; communication problems; mental health problems; lack of extended family support; and family relationship patterns. Conclusion: Risk factors were identified that could contribute to the development of an instrument for a concerted assessment adjusted to the families’ needs.
Translated title of the contribution | Fatores que colocam em perigo o desenvolvimento das crianças e jovens referenciados às comissões de proteção |
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Original language | English |
Article number | e20046 |
Journal | Revista de Enfermagem Referencia |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Caregivers
- Children
- Danger
- Protection
- Risk
- Young people