Abstract
Little is known about the reliability of self-reported child physical abuse (CPA) or CPA reporting practices. We estimated reliability and prevalence of self-reported CPA and identified factors predictive of inconsistent CPA reporting among 2,256 participants using surveys administered in 1995 and 2000. Reliability of CPA was fair to moderate (κ = 0.41). Using a positive report from either survey, the prevalence of moderate (61.8%) and severe (12.0%) CPA was higher than at either survey alone. Compared to consistent reporters of having experienced CPA, inconsistent reporters were less likely to be ≥30 years old (vs. 18-29) or Black (vs. White) and more likely to have <12 years of education (vs. 12), have no alcohol-related problems (vs. having problems), or report one type (vs. ≥2) of CPA. These findings may assist researchers conducting and interpreting studies of CPA.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 653-668 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Violence and Victims |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Child abuse
- Health survey
- Population based
- Prevalence
- Reporting practices
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Health(social science)
- Law