Citation

Tsitsika AK, Barlou E, Andrie E, Dimitropoulou C, Tzavela EC, Janikian M, Tsolia M. Front. Public Health 2014; 2: 7.

Affiliation

Second Department of Pediatrics, "P & A Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine , Athens , Greece.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Frontiers Editorial Office)

DOI

10.3389/fpubh.2014.00007

PMID

24575396

Abstract

Bullying in school-aged children is a universal problem, which continues to be a serious threat to physical and emotional health of children and adolescents. This article highlights the prevalence, the common characteristics of bullies and victims, as well as the short- and long-term impact of bullying involvement. Key areas highlighted include the efficacy of bullying prevention programs, which can help health care providers to assess and provide interventions to children and adolescents affected by bullying.

Language: en