Abstract:
Girl child abuse is very common especially in Inida ,when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child. Any action by another person – adult or child – that causes significant harm to a child. It can be physical, sexual or emotional, but can just as often be about a lack of love, care and attention. An abused child will often experience more than one type of abuse, as well as other difficulties in their lives. There are many forms of child maltreatment, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, and emotional abuse. Adults can experience a range of psychological, emotional and social problems related to childhood abuse. I Child sexual abuse is becoming an increasingly trending problem across the globe including India.The Indian government is trying its best to prevent through various measures and there needs to be awareness created to the community through various means.Health care professionals play a vital role especially nurses need to be self aware of the crying needs of the children and be proactive in preventing and minimizing the damages that can occur due to child sexual abuse.This article strives to explain about the dismal status of girl child in developing coutries like India.
