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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Legal Studies
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Child sexual abuse is a pervasive issue occurring across diverse environments.
  • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, was enacted to address child sexual abuse in India.
  • Understanding community awareness of the POCSO Act is crucial for effective implementation and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the level of knowledge regarding the POCSO Act, 2012 among adults residing in a rural community in Chandigarh.
  • To identify gaps in understanding child protection laws within the target population.
  • To inform targeted educational interventions aimed at improving awareness and compliance with the POCSO Act.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based, cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • Non-probability sampling was utilized to recruit 190 adult participants from Palsora, Chandigarh.
  • Data collection focused on assessing knowledge levels related to the POCSO Act.

Main Results:

  • A majority of participants (55.8%) demonstrated an adequate level of knowledge about the POCSO Act.
  • Conversely, a substantial proportion (44.2%) exhibited inadequate knowledge, indicating significant awareness gaps.
  • The study identified specific factors associated with knowledge levels, though not detailed in the abstract.

Conclusions:

  • The level of knowledge regarding the POCSO Act among adults in rural Chandigarh is varied, with a notable percentage lacking adequate understanding.
  • Factors such as the victim's experiences (what they heard or saw) showed significant associations with the level of knowledge about the Act.
  • There is a clear need for enhanced community outreach and educational initiatives to improve awareness and application of the POCSO Act for child protection.