Impact of Interspousal Violence and Maternal Deprivation on a Child’s Mental and Physical Health: A Case Report

Authors

  • Alphonsus N Onyiriuka Department of Child health, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v31i2.4643

Keywords:

Maternal deprivation, child neglect, psychological deprivation

Abstract

This paper presents a case of an emotionally deprived child with some evidence of child neglect resulting from separation of parents (maternal deprivation). It also further confirms the long recognized fact that the most successful treatment of growth failure and weight loss due to psychosocial deprivation is restoration of a normal social environment. In particular, it highlights the need for a high index of suspicion and awareness on the part of medical personnel with regard to emotional disorders in children.

Key words: Maternal deprivation; child neglect; psychological deprivation.

DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v31i2.4643

J Nep Paedtr Soc 2010;31(2):137-140

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Onyiriuka, A. N. (2011). Impact of Interspousal Violence and Maternal Deprivation on a Child’s Mental and Physical Health: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 31(2), 137–140. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v31i2.4643

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Vol. 31 No. 2 (2011)

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Brief Reports/Case Reports/Case Series

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