Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviors about Child Sexual Abuse: a Survey of Elementary Teachers and Parents in Wanhwa, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 衛生教育研究所 === 88 === Objectives: This study aimed mainly to explore the level of knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and their related factors about child sexual abuse among teachers and parents in the elementary of Wanhwa, Taipei. It was expected that the findings of t...

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Main Authors: Chen Chin-Huei, 陳青蕙
Other Authors: Wu Chew-chung
Format: Others
Language:zh-TW
Published: 2000
Online Access:http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/39207149255720677462
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Summary:碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 衛生教育研究所 === 88 === Objectives: This study aimed mainly to explore the level of knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and their related factors about child sexual abuse among teachers and parents in the elementary of Wanhwa, Taipei. It was expected that the findings of this study would provide references of educational interventions and policy making. Methods: The study included the sample of 216 teachers and 557 parents by stratified cluster sampling in Wanhwa, Taipei. The data were obtained using self-developed questionnaire based on pre-interviewing with six teachers and parents each. The data analysis included percentage, mean, t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson product-moment correlation. Results: 1.The severity and alertness about child sexual abuse were demonstrated six to seven in ten full scale. 2.Teachers group significantly showed knowledgeable of child sexual abuse than parents group. Both groups indicated less knowledge of laws and programs about child sexual abuse. 3.Both groups were strongly affirmative to prevention program of child sexual abuse as well as the issues of right of child body autonomy and gender equality. 4.Regarding to the perpetrator, both groups emphasized on the important of punishment much more than psychotherapy. 5.Most of the teachers and parents have taught the preventing of sexual abuse for children. But nearly 40% teachers were not satisfied with the effect of their teaching. 6.Regarding to participation of child sexual abuse educational programs, the teachers group indicated much more participation than the parents group. 7.Two variables of younger age and less number of years as a teacher were related to higher score of knowledge of child sexual abuse as well as they were more likely to search the information about child sexual abuse. 8.The parents who learned about preventing child sexual abuse in the past were more likely to have positive attitudes toward child sexual abuse. Conclusions: 1.To enhance the programs of child sexual abuse including knowledge, coping strategies and laws for the teachers and parents. 2.To emphasize the public media system delivering appropriate information about child sexual abuse.