Introduction : Attitudes have an essential influence in the shaping behaviors. Parents' attitudes toward behavior with their children are determinative factor in their behavior with children. This study was conducted to determine the fathers' attitude toward child abuse.
Methods: In this cross - sectional study data were collected using a two-part questionnaire from January to March 2014. Participants were 123 fathers referred to 13 Tabriz health centers and had children aged 2 to 12.
Results: One Sample T Test showed that the mean score of the total attitude toward child abuse was significantly higher than the middle (p<0.001). Anova showed that the mean score of the total attitude was significantly associated with fathers' economic status (P<0.05).Also mean score of the attitude toward neglect was significantly associated with fathers' education level (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Results showed that fathers disagreed with child abuse yet considering the relationship between fathers' attitudes toward child abuse with their education level and economic status, fathers who their education levels and income are low, are prone to child abuse Therefore, paying attention to the livelihood situation of the families and providing education and training for individuals is essential for reducing child abuse.