Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Child Abuse Pediatrics

Topics

• Child Abuse and Related Trauma 128
• Child Abuse and Trauma 50
• Child Welfare and Adoption 14
• Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects 14
• Intimate Partner and Family Violence 8
• Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum 8
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare 7
• Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies 7
• Child and Adolescent Health 6
• Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development 6
• Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations 6
• Injury Epidemiology and Prevention 6

Most cited

1. Validation of a Clinical Decision Rule to Predict Abuse in Young Children Based on Bruising Characteristics.

   JAMA network open · 2021 · 118 citations · Kristine Fortin

2. The impact of postpartum social support on postpartum mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

   Archives of women's mental health · 2023 · 49 citations · Barbara Chaiyachati

3. Characteristics of Fatal Poisonings Among Infants and Young Children in the United States.

   Pediatrics · 2023 · 43 citations · Joanne Wood

4. Predictors of Making a Referral to Child Protective Services Prior to Expert Consultation.

   Academic pediatrics · 2024 · 19 citations · Joanne Wood

5. Defining child maltreatment for research and surveillance: an international, multi-sectoral, Delphi consensus study in 34 countries in Europe and surrounding regions.

   The Lancet regional health. Europe · 2025 · 16 citations · Cindy Christian

6. Child Abuse Pediatrics Research Network: The CAPNET Core Data Project.

   Academic pediatrics · 2023 · 22 citations · Joanne Wood