Identifying clinical signs of child abuse in primary care: a systematic review

The authors aimed to identify the clinical signs of child abuse in primary care settings through a systematic review of existing literature. They found that abused children may present with a range of physical (e.g., fractures, bruises), somatic (e.g., abdominal pain), psychological (e.g., anxiety, depression), and behavioral symptoms (e.g., developmental delays), highlighting the need for increased awareness and consideration of abuse in clinical assessments.