Maternal Maltreatment Facialabuse [exclusive] -

The high prevalence of orofacial injuries in child physical abuse (over 60% of diagnosed cases) demands that all healthcare professionals maintain vigilant awareness and systematic screening practices. Validated tools such as the TEN-4-FACESp bruising clinical decision rule provide practical, evidence-based guidance for distinguishing abusive from accidental injuries.

: A WHO-supported study found that nearly 40% of women in certain countries experienced abuse or discrimination during childbirth. maternal maltreatment facialabuse

Where safety permits and termination of parental rights is not deemed necessary, intensive family preservation services may be deployed. This involves managing maternal mental health, substance abuse rehabilitation, and teaching non-violent parenting techniques. However, if the home environment remains inherently hostile, long-term foster care or kinship care becomes necessary to ensure the child's survival and well-being. Conclusion The high prevalence of orofacial injuries in child