Citation

Nair MK, Rajmohanan K, Remadevi S, Nair SM, Ghosh CS, Leena ML. Indian Pediatr. 2009; 46: s83-5.

Affiliation

Clinical Epidemiology Research and Training Centre, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. nairmkc@rediffmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Indian Pediatrics)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19279379

Abstract

This study was done to examine the type and severity of disciplinary practices adopted by parents in Kerala. 1668 mothers, aged 18-49, participated in face-to-face interviews as part of a cross-sectional, population-based survey covering rural, urban and coastal areas. One child from each family was randomly selected as the index child. The interview focused primarily on disciplinary practices. 62% of the mothers reported using severe verbal discipline and 50% of mothers reported using severe physical abuse. Results suggest a high prevalence of normative and abusive practices in the community with mothers playing a prime role in disciplining the child.

Language: en