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Effects of a CD-ROM educational program on sexual knowledge and attitude
1Department of Nursing, Chung Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. yhyom@cau.ac.kr
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|July 20, 2005
Summary
This study found that a CD-ROM educational program significantly improved middle school students' knowledge of sexual violence prevention. However, the program did not significantly change attitudes toward sexual violence.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Educational Technology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Sexual violence is a significant public health issue affecting adolescents.
- Effective prevention strategies are crucial for middle school populations.
- Educational technology offers potential for scalable prevention programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a CD-ROM educational program on sexual violence prevention.
- To assess changes in knowledge and attitudes among middle school students.
- To determine the utility of CD-ROMs for classroom-based sexual violence prevention education.
Main Methods:
- A randomized control-group pretest-posttest design was employed.
- Seventy-nine middle school students were assigned to an experimental (CD-ROM) or control group.
- Knowledge and attitudes were measured using true-false and Likert-type scale instruments.
Main Results:
- The experimental group showed a significant increase in knowledge regarding sexual violence prevention.
- No significant differences in attitudes toward sexual violence were observed between groups.
- The CD-ROM intervention effectively delivered instructional content.
Conclusions:
- CD-ROM-based programs can be effective for imparting knowledge on sexual violence prevention.
- Further research may be needed to develop programs that also influence attitudes.
- This technology presents a viable option for sexual violence prevention education in schools.
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