Table 2.
Demonstrates different aspect of knowledge, attitude and beliefs toward Child maltreatment among study participants.
| Question | NO n(%) | YES n(%) |
|---|---|---|
| I am familiar with the child abuse and neglect definition | 30 (23.6%) | 97 (76.4%) |
| The definition of CAN is subject to culture and traditions | 86 (67.7%) | 41 (32.3%) |
| Child abuse and neglect happens in Saudi Arabia | 2 (1.6%) | 125 (98.4%) |
| CAN is a high priority among other social and health problems in Saudi Arabia | 30 (23.6%) | 97 (76.4%) |
| Current Medical Schools provide good background about CAN | 106 (83.5%) | 21 (16.5%) |
| Current Pediatric Residency Programs provided you a good background to deal with CAN situations | 99 (77.9%) | 28 (22%) |
| A Saudi national program to protect against child abuse and neglect exists | 83 (65.4%) | 44 (34.6%) |
| Our hospital has a CPS process and structure in place | 79 (62.2%) | 48 (37.8%) |
| Current Saudi Law Enforcement System is equipped to deal with cases of CAN | 101 (79.5%) | 26 (20.5%) |
| I feel reporting child abuse and neglect should be made “Mandatory” per professional code of practice | 3 (2.4%) | 124 (97.6%) |
| My colleagues would hesitate in reporting suspected CAN subjects in general | 66 (52%) | 61 (48%) |
| CAN is preventable | 14 (11%) | 113 (89%) |
| I need further specialized training to deal with child abuse and neglect | 8 (6.3%) | 119 (93.7%) |
| I am willing to be trained to deal with victims of CAN | 10 (7.9%) | 117 (92.1%) |