Abstract
Oman identified child maltreatment as a national health priority almost two decades ago and has since set in motion various measures to address the issue. These measures include capacity-building for healthcare professionals, establishing a governance system for response and treatment, and creating a legal framework and database for reporting cases. This review documents the efforts made by the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to manage child maltreatment. It benchmarks the various initiatives against the INSPIRE Strategy’s key components: Implementation and enforcement of laws, Norms and values, Safe environments, Parent and caregiver support, Income and economic strengthening, Response and support services, and Education and life skills. Data were collected by reviewing the literature and information by examining available literature on child protection in Oman, relevant policies and regulations, and implemented programs identified by stakeholders. The findings indicate that the child protection system aligns with the INSPIRE strategies, but improvements are needed in coordination with stakeholders. An electronic case management system is urgently required to enhance cooperation, alongside capacity-building efforts for professionals engaged in child care.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.5001/omj.2025.57
- Journal
- Oman Medical Journal, 40(4)
- Publisher
- Oman Medical Specialty Board
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-NC 4.0
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APA 7
Al Abduwani, J., Al Numanai, A., Al Saadoon, M., Al-Alawi, K., Shamsa, Balushi, A., Al Harthi, S., Al Abri, J., & Al Awaidy, S. (2025). Child Protection System in Oman: A Public Health Approach and Benchmarking Against the INSPIRE Strategy. Oman Medical Journal, 40(4). https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2025.57
MLA 9
Al Abduwani, Jumana, et al. "Child Protection System in Oman: A Public Health Approach and Benchmarking Against the INSPIRE Strategy." Oman Medical Journal, vol. 40, no. 4, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2025.57.
Chicago (author–date)
Al Abduwani, Jumana, Asia Al Numanai, Muna Al Saadoon, Kamila Al-Alawi, Shamsa, Al Balushi, Shamsa Al Harthi, Jamila Al Abri, and Salah Al Awaidy. 2025. "Child Protection System in Oman: A Public Health Approach and Benchmarking Against the INSPIRE Strategy." Oman Medical Journal 40 (4). https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2025.57.
Harvard
Al Abduwani, J., Al Numanai, A., Al Saadoon, M., Al-Alawi, K., Shamsa, Balushi, A., Al Harthi, S., Al Abri, J. and Al Awaidy, S. (2025) 'Child Protection System in Oman: A Public Health Approach and Benchmarking Against the INSPIRE Strategy', Oman Medical Journal, 40(4). doi:10.5001/omj.2025.57.
Vancouver
Al Abduwani J, Al Numanai A, Al Saadoon M, Al-Alawi K, Shamsa, Balushi A, et al. Child Protection System in Oman: A Public Health Approach and Benchmarking Against the INSPIRE Strategy. Oman Medical Journal. 2025;40(4). doi:10.5001/omj.2025.57
IEEE
J. Al Abduwani, A. Al Numanai, M. Al Saadoon, K. Al-Alawi, Shamsa, A. Balushi, S. Al Harthi, J. Al Abri, and S. Al Awaidy, "Child Protection System in Oman: A Public Health Approach and Benchmarking Against the INSPIRE Strategy," Oman Medical Journal, vol. 40, no. 4, 2025, doi: 10.5001/omj.2025.57.