Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research1735-906626520210901430436ENDepartment of Nursing,University of Social Welfare andRehabilitation Sciences, Tehran,IranDepartment of Nursing,University of Social Welfare andRehabilitation Sciences, Tehran,IranDepartment of Nursing,University of Social Welfare andRehabilitation Sciences, Tehran,Iran,Department of Nursing,Faculty of Medical Sciences,Tarbiat Modares University,Tehran, Iran2021090520210905<p><strong>Background: </strong>Violence against children is a serious global phenomenon. The severity of the injuriescaused due to violence toward a child is sometimes so great that it sends them to the hospital.Nurses have the first contact with Child Violence Victims (CVVs). These nurses experience differentchallenges. This study was aimed at exploring nurses’ experiences of challenges in care provisionto CVVs. <strong></strong></p><p><strong>Materials and Methods: </strong>This conventional content analysis and qualitative study wasconducted in 2018–2019. Using a purposive sampling method, 17 nurses with experience in caredelivery to CVVs were recruited from among those working in Children’s Medical Center, Tehran,Iran, and Bu‑Ali Subspecialty Hospital, Ardabil, Iran. In‑depth semi‑structured interviews wereconducted to collect the required data. Data were analyzed through the conventional content analysismethod. <strong></strong></p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During data analysis, the 3 main categories of role conflict, lack of continuity ofcare, and emotional resentment and 9 subcategories were identified. Nurses experience challenges incare provision to CVVs. They do not have enough knowledge about CVVs, are unable to maintainthe continuity of care, and experience role conflicts and emotional resentment. <strong></strong></p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nursesexperience some difficulties and challenges in the process of care delivery to CVVs. They tried toovercome emotional resentment, different conflicts, and concerns about the lack of continuity ofcare without adequate support and resources. Thus, planning to support nurses in this regard seemsessential<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong><strong></strong></p>http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/view/1831http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/download/1831/70707404