Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Jul 2021
ReviewA review of child sexual abuse cases presenting to a paediatric emergency department.
Child sexual abuse (CSA) adversely affects a child's growth and well-being. This study aimed to describe the profile of children presenting to a tertiary paediatric emergency department(ED) with CSA. ⋯ The findings highlight common characteristics of CSA cases, and can aid the future identification and protection of vulnerable children. The fact that most children presented after more than one incident suggests the need to more closely monitor and protect potentially at-risk children.