Maternal maltreatment refers to any form of abuse or neglect inflicted by a mother or maternal caregiver on a child. This can include:
The face is a central focus of human social interaction and identity. In cases of physical child abuse, the face is the most common site of injury, present in over half of substantiated abuse cases, according to a 2019 systematic review in Child Abuse & Neglect . Unlike the buttocks or back, facial injuries are highly visible, yet abusers may target the face precisely because of its emotional and communicative importance—to silence, shame, or control the child. facialabuse+facial+abuse+maternal+maltreatm
Mrs. Johnson's concern led her to report the incident to child protective services. Soon, a social worker, Rachel, arrived at their doorstep. Rachel's goal was to ensure Lily's safety and well-being. Maternal maltreatment refers to any form of abuse
A comprehensive search of major databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, was conducted to identify studies that examined maternal facial abuse and maltreatment. The search terms included "facial abuse," "facial maltreatment," "maternal abuse," and "child maltreatment." The inclusion criteria consisted of studies that (1) examined maternal facial abuse and maltreatment, (2) included children as participants, and (3) reported quantitative or qualitative data on the prevalence, characteristics, or effects of maternal facial abuse and maltreatment. Unlike the buttocks or back, facial injuries are
: Multicolored bruising (indicating different stages of healing), intraoral injuries (torn frenulum), and "handprint" or "fingertip" bruising on the cheeks.
