Authors : Dr. E. Srignanasoundari

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT912

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Abstract : Child abuse is the physical, sexual, emotional maltreatment or neglect of a children. It occurs in all areas where the child interacts with in and around them. Children who experience child abuse more likely to become involved in criminal activity. In India knowledge of child abuse is poor and very low cases are reported. Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers in and around Melmaruathur, Kancheepuram District. Materials & Methods: Mothers were directed to fill out a Questionnaire to assess the knowledge and likert scale used to assess their attitude of child abuse. After that educational programme was conducted on prevention of child abuse. Responses were recorded & analyzed. The findings of the present study revealed that in overall knowledge of mothers regarding child abuse 87% have inadequate, 13% have moderate adequate and none of them have adequate knowledge. When compare to the various types of child abuse, knowledge about sexual abuse was 53% and others less than 35%. In attitude of mothers 15% have good and 85% have fair and no one have got poor attitude. Ater the education 80 % mothers had adequate knowledge, 20% had moderately adequate knowledge. 85% had good attitude, 10% had fair attitude on child abuse and 5% had poor attitude. Conclusion: Mothers of selected area there have deficient knowledge on general information of child abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and have moderate knowledge on sexual abuse, impact of child abuse on life of children. Statistically there is no significant relationship between knowledge and attitude.

Keywords : Child Abuse, Mothers, Knowledge, Attitude, Educational Programme.

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