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Table 3 Knowledge of the physical indicators

From: Child abuse and neglect in the Jaffna district of Sri Lanka – a study on knowledge attitude practices and behavior of health care professionals

Question

True

False

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Bruising over bony prominence is an indication of abuse

142(57.7%)

98a(39.8%)

06(2.4%)

Burns are associated with abuse

148a(60.1%)

90(36.5%)

08(3.25%)

Bite marks on the shoulder be investigated for child abuse

107a(43.49%)

79(32.1%)

60(24.3%)

Child expresses fear of going home after a period in the hospital

213a(86.5%)

31(12.6%)

02(0.8%)

A history that is vague and defers each time tells it is a possible indicator of abuse

172a(69.9%)

72(29.2%)

02(0.8%)

Torn frenulum indicates child sexual abuse

76(30.9%)

68a(27.6%)

102(41.4%)

Sexualised behaviour in the child may be due to sexual abuse

146a(59.5%)

97(39.4%)

03(1.2%)

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