Objective: The main goal was the peer evaluation of the effectiveness of a health education intervention, also seeking the characterization of violent behaviors experienced by teens in intimate relationships. Method: A pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study was performed with a non-probabilistic sample of 197 teens of both genders without control group. The intervention performed consisted of one peer-run forum theater session about intimate violence in dating relationships of teens. Results: Boys reported being both victims and perpetrators of violent behaviors more frequently than girls. The sample reported more behaviors associated with victimization than perpetration. Girls showed a higher level of knowledge on the topic and this knowledge increased after the intervention. Conclusion: Psychological violence is highly prevalent in dating relationships, particularly in cases of victimization. It seems essential to understand and act upon adolescents’ perceptions about what violent behavior is. This study confirmed the effectiveness of health education in acquiring knowledge on this topic.

Este artigo apresenta uma investigação, realizada em Portugal, sobre a relação entre as representações mentais das crianças acerca dos pais, enquanto figuras de afecto e de disciplina, e a competência social dessas crianças. Participaram no estudo 59 crianças de 8 e 9 anos. As suas representações foram analisadas a partir do conteúdo e da estrutura das narrativas construídas em resposta à Entrevista de Avaliação das Representações das Crianças acerca das Figuras Parentais; a competência social foi avaliada a partir da adaptação portuguesa do Social Skills Rating System - form for teachers, que permite obter valores de habilidades sociais, problemas de comportamento e realização escolar. Os resultados revelam uma relação entre as representações que as crianças têm dos pais como figuras rejeitantes e como figuras punitivas e as habilidades sociais, os problemas internalizados de comportamento e a realização acadêmica, bem como uma relação entre a coerência das representações e a competência social das crianças.

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Background/Objectives: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services are critical for supporting children with developmental needs and their families. Despite an established legislative framework, challenges related to accessibility, equity, resources, and standardization of practices persist. This study aimed to describe the perspectives of early intervention professionals in Portugal regarding current barriers, facilitators, and priority areas for improvement within the system. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted involving 82 professionals working in early intervention in Portugal. Data were collected using a survey specifically developed by the research team, grounded in a comprehensive literature review and professional expertise. The instrument was validated through a Delphi Panel with two rounds involving six experts in ECI. Data from open-ended questions were analyzed using content analysis, identifying categories and sub-categories to describe the responses, and descriptive statistics for the closed-ended questions. Results: Professionals highlighted the need to update the National ECI System (SNIPI), improve accessibility, and ensure equitable access to early intervention services. Participants reported limited resources, a lack of standardization in practices, and emphasized the importance of professional training and continuous professional development. The findings also pointed to the urgent need for investment and functional and structural restructuring of early intervention services. Various barriers and facilitators were identified. Conclusions: The study provides valuable insights into the perspectives of early intervention professionals, identifying critical areas for policy improvement, resource allocation, and practice standardization.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar las barreras identificadas por los profesionales sanitarios para la prevención de la violencia contra la infancia. Método: Esta revisión del alcance se realizó siguiendo la metodología del JBI para revisiones del alcance. La búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos MedLine, CINAHL, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, ERIC, Cochrane, MedicLatina, Scopus, Web of Science, RCAAP y MedNar. Resultados: Se identificaron 1.674 publicaciones, de las cuales 45 estudios se incluyeron en la revisión. Las barreras más frecuentes se relacionaron con la identificación y la denuncia de la violencia contra la infancia. Entre los desafíos recurrentes se encontraban las deficiencias en conocimientos y formación, la inseguridad profesional, la sobrecarga de trabajo y la disponibilidad limitada de tiempo. Los factores culturales, sociales y organizativos también surgieron como obstáculos transversales significativos. Conclusión: La necesidad de capacitación específica, mejores condiciones de trabajo y una colaboración interinstitucional fortalecida se destaca como un área prioritaria identificada en la literatura para abordar las barreras complejas e interconectadas que enfrentan los profesionales de la salud en la prevención y el combate de la violencia contra los niños.

Objective: To map the barriers identified by healthcare professionals to the prevention of violence against children. Method: This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for scoping reviews. The search was conducted using the MedLine, CINAHL, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, ERIC, Cochrane, MedicLatina, Scopus, Web of Science, RCAAP, and MedNar databases. Results: A total of 1,674 publications were identified, with 45 studies included in the review. Barriers were most frequently reported in relation to the identification and reporting of violence against children. Recurrent challenges included deficits in knowledge and training, professional insecurity, excessive workload, and limited time availability. Cultural, social, and organizational factors also emerged as significant cross-cutting obstacles. Conclusion: The need for targeted training, improved working conditions, and strengthened inter-institutional collaboration is highlighted as a priority area identified in the literature to address the complex and interconnected barriers faced by healthcare professionals in the prevention and combat of violence against children.