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March 10, 2026Child Protection and Practice0 citationsOpen Access

Characteristics of Pediatric Cases Presenting for Concerns of Abusive Head Trauma in Norway.

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MVMary Jo Vollmer-SandholmAMArne Kristian MyhreMMMia Myhre

Key Points

  • The study aims to characterize pediatric cases suspected of abusive head trauma and identify critical factors affecting care.
  • Review of 77 children suspected of abusive head trauma in Norway.
  • Analysis of ages, care-seeking behaviors, and presence of caregivers during incidents.
  • Identification of missed intervention opportunities.
  • Median age of children was 4 months.
  • 65% of cases had delayed care-seeking.
  • 32% of cases showed missed chances for early intervention.

Abstract

• Highlights from Harbingers of abuse? Characteristics of Pediatric Cases Presenting for Concerns of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) • Unexplained head injuries in babies often lead to severe physical and legal consequences. • A review of 77 children suspected of AHT in Norway had a median age of 4 months. • Care-seeking was delayed in 65% of cases, with fathers often present during the collapse. • Missed chances for early intervention found in 32% of cases emphasized the need for vigilance. • Greater awareness of harbingers of abuse and practice guidelines may improve prevention efforts.

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Vollmer-Sandholm et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af949670916d39fea4b9cchttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100296
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