A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on the Knowledge Regarding Child Abuse among School Age Children in Selected School, Odisha

Sushri Bani Bandana Mohakul, Chinmayee Pradhan, Priyadershini Jena, Amrita Jena and Sephali Moharana
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Sushri Bani Bandana Mohakul: Nursing Officer, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Bhadrak, Odisha
Chinmayee Pradhan: Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing, VISWASS College of Nursing, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Priyadershini Jena: Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Trisha Nursing Center
Amrita Jena: Nursing Officer, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam
Sephali Moharana: Assistant Professor, Department of mental health nursing, SUM Nursing College, Siksha ‘O’ Anushandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2025, vol. 10, issue 9, 12-21

Abstract: Background: Child abuse is a serious global concern that affects the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of children. School-age children are especially vulnerable due to limited awareness and inability to report incidents. Educating children about child abuse and preventive measures can play a crucial role in safeguarding their rights and promoting a safe environment. Methodology: A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted. A total of 30 school-age children studying in classes VI to VIII at a selected school in Jajpur, Odisha, were selected through systematic random sampling. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. After the pre-test, the STP on child abuse was administered, and a post-test was conducted after one week. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as mean, standard deviation, paired‘t’ test, and chi-square test. Result: The findings revealed that in the pre-test, the majority of children (66.7%) had inadequate knowledge, while none had adequate knowledge. After the intervention, knowledge levels significantly improved, with 56.7% attaining adequate knowledge. The mean pre-test score was 9.7, which increased to 21 in the post-test, with a mean difference of 11.3. The calculated paired‘t’ value (26) was highly significant at p

Date: 2025
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