Exploring child abuse and neglect responses: Qualitative insights from oral health practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand
OHPs' responses to CAN varied depending on access to training, organizational support, and contextual factors. Enhancing culturally safe, interdisciplinary training and establishing accessible, practical guidance are key strategies to support OHPs' protective role. Policy reform should prioritize these supports to ensure better outcomes for children and their families.
Authors
- Amanda B Lees (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4563-3402)
- Samuel D. Carrington (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7155-1358)
- Heuiwon Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6780-3209)
- Jane Koziol‐McLain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3453-023X)
- Zac Morse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7259-9892)
Institutions
- American University of Iraq Sulaimani (IQ)
- Auckland University of Technology (NZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107655
- Primary Topic
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00