Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse among Mothers in a Teritiary Setting

Simi Mohan, Dr. Kochuthresiamma T, Dr. Suba Joice

Abstract: Background Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is a complex and context-bound phenomenon that exists in every society and there is a significant increase in the cases reported. Most of them still remain under the iceberg. Identified cases has brought to the limelight that CSA prevention educational programmes in various settings would have decreased the incidence of child sexual abuse to some extent. In order to develop an effective programme, it is important to understand how parents perceive and respond about child sexual abuse. Aim This study was aimed at understanding the knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers on prevention of child sexual abuse in a tertiary setting in the southern state of India. Methodology In a descriptive cross sectional study, 215 mothers were enrolled. A self-administered questionnaire which was developed by the researcher (CVI 0.8) along with demographic profile sheet to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers on prevention of child sexual abuse was used. Results Both descriptive and inferential statistics were analysed using SPSS software 21.0 version. Chi square test was used as test of significance and p value

Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Mothers, Child Sexual Abuse

How to Cite?: Simi Mohan, Dr. Kochuthresiamma T, Dr. Suba Joice, "Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse among Mothers in a Teritiary Setting", Volume 6 Issue 11, November 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 382-385, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20177836, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20177836

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