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Analyzing the concept of sexual self-care in preschool children: A qualitative study

Zahra Rahimi Khalifeh Kandi1, Farbod Ebadi Fard Azar2, Farideh Khalajabadi Farahani3

  • 1Department of Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Journal of Education and Health Promotion
|July 3, 2023
PubMed

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This study explored sexual self-care in children, finding it involves knowledge of privacy and risks, appropriate attitudes, and behavioral skills for self-protection. Improving these areas can prevent further harm to children.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Child sexual abuse is a significant global issue requiring effective protection strategies.
  • Child protection from sexual harassment is paramount for societal well-being.
  • Investigating the concept of sexual self-care in children is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and define the concept of sexual self-care in children.
  • To understand different perspectives on children's sexual self-care.
  • To identify key components of sexual self-care for child protection.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing a content analysis approach.
  • Semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with 39 specialists, parents, and individuals with and without histories of abuse.
  • Data analyzed using the Graneheim and Lundman method, with Guba and Lincoln's criteria for validity.

Main Results:

  • Sexual self-care in children encompasses three primary components: knowledge, attitude, and behavioral skills.
  • Key knowledge areas include privacy, risk situations, and identifying trustworthy individuals.
  • Behavioral skills involve self-protection strategies and appropriate post-injury reactions.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing children's awareness, attitudes, and behavioral skills is vital for preventing sexual abuse.
  • Strengthening knowledge of privacy, risk assessment, and self-protection abilities improves sexual self-care.
  • Effective sexual self-care strategies are essential for safeguarding children against harm.
Abstract

Keywords:
Childrenqualitative studysexual abusesexual self-care

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