Child abuse and neglect in a rapidly developing country: Parents' perspectives.

Purpose: To identify parental awareness and knowledge regarding child abuse and neglect in the State of Qatar.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire was conducted at Hamad Medical Corporation, the only tertiary pediatric hospital in the State of Qatar at the time of the study. Parents of children of all ages were offered a questionnaire that included demographic details, parental knowledge, and awareness of child abuse and neglect.