Barriers that Prevent Teachers from Reporting Suspected Cases of Child ‎Maltreatment in Elementary‎ Schools at Mosul City /Iraq

Aim of the study: the study aim to identifying the barriers that prevent teachers of reporting suspected cases of child maltreatment in elementary schools at Mosul city. Methodology: A descriptive study design was chosen to fulfill the objectives of this research which was conducted in sixty elem...

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Main Authors: Luay A. Al-Waly, Iqbal Ma'ala
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Language:English
Published: University of Kufa, Faculty of Nursing 2021-06-01
Series:Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences
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Online Access:https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjns/article/view/459
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description Aim of the study: the study aim to identifying the barriers that prevent teachers of reporting suspected cases of child maltreatment in elementary schools at Mosul city. Methodology: A descriptive study design was chosen to fulfill the objectives of this research which was conducted in sixty elementary schools inside of Mosul city/Iraq during the period of 1 October 2019 till 30 May 2020. The study sample consists of (60) elementary schools teachers was selected by non- probability (Purposive) sample of (60) schools inside Mosul city. The questionnaire data was filled by the teachers in a face-to-face direct interview. Statistical processing was conducted by the use of version 25 SPSS statistical package. Results: The results showed participants’ barriers to reporting suspected cases of child maltreatment in schools. (55.0%) of the study sample stated, 'Unwillingness to intervene by the teachers'. The most common barriers are lack of knowledge and training on child maltreatment by (76.7) of the study sample. Conclusion: Need for enhancing teacher’s knowledge because the most common barrier to report child maltreatment is lack of knowledge and training. Recommendations: The researchers recommend design and implement different educational programs for teachers' concerning child maltreatment to promote child health and development.
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spelling doaj-art-97ee7aee1f2e4e32a21ad26fc72c48072025-08-20T02:17:34ZengUniversity of Kufa, Faculty of NursingKufa Journal for Nursing Sciences2223-40552521-86382021-06-0111110.36321/kjns.vi20211.459Barriers that Prevent Teachers from Reporting Suspected Cases of Child ‎Maltreatment in Elementary‎ Schools at Mosul City /Iraq Luay A. Al-WalyIqbal Ma'ala Aim of the study: the study aim to identifying the barriers that prevent teachers of reporting suspected cases of child maltreatment in elementary schools at Mosul city. Methodology: A descriptive study design was chosen to fulfill the objectives of this research which was conducted in sixty elementary schools inside of Mosul city/Iraq during the period of 1 October 2019 till 30 May 2020. The study sample consists of (60) elementary schools teachers was selected by non- probability (Purposive) sample of (60) schools inside Mosul city. The questionnaire data was filled by the teachers in a face-to-face direct interview. Statistical processing was conducted by the use of version 25 SPSS statistical package. Results: The results showed participants’ barriers to reporting suspected cases of child maltreatment in schools. (55.0%) of the study sample stated, 'Unwillingness to intervene by the teachers'. The most common barriers are lack of knowledge and training on child maltreatment by (76.7) of the study sample. Conclusion: Need for enhancing teacher’s knowledge because the most common barrier to report child maltreatment is lack of knowledge and training. Recommendations: The researchers recommend design and implement different educational programs for teachers' concerning child maltreatment to promote child health and development. https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjns/article/view/459Child MaltreatmentTeachersBarriers
spellingShingle Luay A. Al-Waly
Iqbal Ma'ala
Barriers that Prevent Teachers from Reporting Suspected Cases of Child ‎Maltreatment in Elementary‎ Schools at Mosul City /Iraq
Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences
Child Maltreatment
Teachers
Barriers
title Barriers that Prevent Teachers from Reporting Suspected Cases of Child ‎Maltreatment in Elementary‎ Schools at Mosul City /Iraq
title_full Barriers that Prevent Teachers from Reporting Suspected Cases of Child ‎Maltreatment in Elementary‎ Schools at Mosul City /Iraq
title_fullStr Barriers that Prevent Teachers from Reporting Suspected Cases of Child ‎Maltreatment in Elementary‎ Schools at Mosul City /Iraq
title_full_unstemmed Barriers that Prevent Teachers from Reporting Suspected Cases of Child ‎Maltreatment in Elementary‎ Schools at Mosul City /Iraq
title_short Barriers that Prevent Teachers from Reporting Suspected Cases of Child ‎Maltreatment in Elementary‎ Schools at Mosul City /Iraq
title_sort barriers that prevent teachers from reporting suspected cases of child ‎maltreatment in elementary‎ schools at mosul city iraq
topic Child Maltreatment
Teachers
Barriers
url https://journal.uokufa.edu.iq/index.php/kjns/article/view/459
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