Key Informant Views of the Determinants of Child Labour Maltreatment.

(1) Background: The maltreatment of child labourers is a major public health concern. There is a dearth of research in Bangladesh on the intentional maltreatment of child labourers. This study explored the risk factors for the maltreatment of child labourers in rural Bangladesh based on the knowledge and understanding of experts; (2) Methods: Seventeen interviews were conducted with experts who were sampled using a purposeful approach.

Child maltreatment and psycho-social impairments among child laborers in rural Bangladesh.

Purpose: The current study focused on exploring the impact of maltreatment of child laborers on their psychosocial health condition from the views of their parents.

Methods: A total of 100 parents of child laborers were recruited using snowball sampling. The structured questionnaire comprised two validated scales including ISPCAN Child Abuse Screening Tool (ICAST-P), and Paediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) were used for the survey.

Maltreatment of child labourers in Bangladesh: Prevalence and characteristics of perpetrators.

Background: Child labourers are highly prone to maltreatment mostly perpetrated by members of their immediate family as well as employers and co-workers. This maltreatment is considered to be a serious public health issue. However, little is known about this form of violence.

The prevalence and impact of maltreatment of child laborers in the context of four South Asian countries: A scoping review.

Background: Child maltreatment is a global health concern, which adversely affects millions of children. Among them, child laborers are highly susceptible to maltreatment due to their economic vulnerability and workplace practices.

Objectives: This review seeks to identify the extent, risk factors and psychological impairments associated with the maltreatment of child laborers in four South East Asian countries.