Impact of Educational Intervention on Adolescent’s Knowledge Level Regarding Child Sexual Abuse Prevention in Public Schools of Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Anam Munawar
Prof. Samina Kausar
Mr. Akash Samuel
Ms. Maria Sharif
Abstract
Background: The child sexual abuse (CSA) is a serious and global problem that usually results in mental health issues in adulthood. It has been reported across the globe that may also lead to potential behavioral and physical health problems. CSA need to be addressed by adopting active and wide-ranging preventive approaches. School-based programs are very productive but not readily accessible in our community to educate adolescents to make them vigilant and alert, if they appear to be trapped in any way.
Aims and objectives: The main objective of the study was to measure the impact of educational interventions on adolescent’s knowledge regarding CSA prevention in public schools of Lahore, Pakistan.
Methods: A Quasi Experimental pretest and posttest study design was used with simple random sampling. Data was collected prior to an educational intervention, after the intervention and again after four weeks of educational session. SPSS version 27 was used to enter and analyze the collected data. P value less than or equal to 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: Adolescents of both genders from Grade 6 to Grade 8 of age 10-16 years were selected. However, most of the participants were female (55.6%). The offered project reveals that educational interventions left a substantial impact on mean score of knowledge among participants. However, a decline in the mean score with the passage of time was recorded in the same population.
Conclusion: The contemporary study concluded that educational intervention is operative and beneficial in increasing the knowledge of adolescents regarding Child Sexual Abuse prevention. However, repetitive sessions are needed for long term benefits.