Effectiveness of structured teaching program on parents' knowledge about child physical abuse
Anamika Verma1, Radhakrishnan Govindan1, Rajalakshmi Ramu1
1Department of Nursing, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science (INI), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Insights
A structured teaching program significantly improved parents' knowledge regarding child physical abuse (CPA). This online intervention demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing understanding and awareness of CPA among parents.
Area of Science:
- Child Health
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Child physical abuse (CPA) is a widespread issue, affecting a significant proportion of young children globally.
- CPA can lead to long-lasting negative impacts on a child's physical and mental well-being.
- Understanding parental knowledge is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the existing knowledge of parents concerning child physical abuse (CPA).
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program (STP) in enhancing parental knowledge about CPA.
Main Methods:
- A pre-experimental, one-group pre-test post-test design was employed.
- Thirty parents of children treated at a child psychiatry center were recruited via convenience sampling.
- Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire on CPA administered online via Google Forms, with an online STP delivered over three days.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant improvement in parents' knowledge scores regarding CPA was observed post-intervention (P < 0.001).
- Post-test scores showed substantial gains immediately after the STP and one week later.
- No significant correlation was found between socio-demographic variables and pre-intervention knowledge levels.
Conclusions:
- Parents possess a fair level of knowledge regarding child physical abuse.
- The online structured teaching program (STP) proved effective and feasible for improving parental knowledge of CPA.
- This highlights the potential of online educational interventions in public health initiatives targeting child abuse prevention.
Background:
The issue of child physical abuse (CPA) is complex and challenging to study. According to World Health Organization fact sheets for 2020, about 3 in 4 children between 2 and 4 years of age regularly face physical maltreatment by parents or caregivers. It may cause a lifelong impact on physical and mental health.
Objective:
To assess the parents' knowledge and to evaluate the effectiveness of the structured teaching program (STP) regarding child physical abuse (CPA) among parents.
Methods And Materials:
The pre-experimental, "One-group Pre-test Post-test design" was adopted for this study. Parents of children who were admitted for treatment in the child psychiatry centre (CPC) of a tertiary care referral center between January 2019 and January 2020 were recruited for this study. Thirty parents were recruited with a convenience sampling technique. The study was conducted through an online platform (Zoom). Pre-test and post-tests were conducted through Google survey form. Data were collected with a self-developed knowledge questionnaire on CAP. An online structured teaching program (STP) was administered for three alternative days after the pre-test assessment. The post-test assessment was conducted at a two-point time, that is immediately after the STP and after the one-week gap. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. "One-group Pre-test Post-test design" was adopted for this study. Parents of children who were admitted for treatment in the child psychiatry centre (CPC) of a tertiary care referral center between January 2019 and January 2020 were recruited for this study. Thirty parents were recruited with a convenience sampling technique. The study was conducted through an online platform (Zoom). Pre-test and post-tests were conducted through Google survey form. Data were collected with a self-developed knowledge questionnaire on CAP. An online structured teaching program (STP) was administered for three alternative days after the pre-test assessment. The post-test assessment was conducted at a two-point time, that is immediately after the STP and after the one-week gap. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data.
Results:
The pre-test knowledge assessment means score regarding child physical abuse was found to be 12, with a standard deviation of 1.73. In the post-test one, 17.30 ± 1.39 and in the post-test two, 16 ± 1.55 with P < 0.001. Analysis revealed statistically significant improvement was found in the post-test knowledge regarding child physical abuse among the parents. There was no significant (p < 0.05) relationship found between the socio-demographic variables of the participants and their pre-intervention knowledge scores on child physical abuse.
Conclusions:
The study findings reveal that parents have a fair knowledge of CPA and the STP was effective and feasible to administer in improving the subjects' knowledge regarding child physical abuse.
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