Table 1 Characteristics of the German prevalence study[10]
From: A prevalence-based approach to societal costs occurring in consequence of child abuse and neglect
| Â | Study characteristics |
|---|---|
Study type | Retrospective population survey |
Objective | Prevalence of child maltreatment (physical, emotional, sexual) and neglect (physical, emotional) in Germany |
Sample | Random sample |
Representative of the German population | |
Sample size: 2,504 | |
Females: 53.2%, males 46.8% | |
Age: 14–90 years, mean value: 50.6 years | |
Methods | Assessment of child maltreatment and neglect through the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (German version) |