A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Good Touch and Bad Touch among School Going Children at Selected Schools, Puducherry
Author : Chitra, Dr. T Nanthini and S Sivasankari Bon
Abstract :
Background: In today's world, it is imperative that parents talk to their children about the differences between right and wrong, appropriate and inappropriate. It's also necessary to talk to children about sexual development, sexual identity, and other such related topics. Children must know that no one is ever allowed to touch their private parts, and that it is important to keep these areas covered and safe in public spaces. When sexual behaviours manifest in children, parents need to re-direct the child's attention, clearly informing the child about concepts like good touch" and "bad touch". This study investigates the level of knowledge on good touch and bad touch among school going children in selected schools of Puducherry.
Method: This study utilized a quantitative research approach. A self-structured questionnaire consisting of 20 questionnaires were used to collect data. The study population consisting of 50 school going children. The study was conducted in St. Thomas High School, Puducherry. Data was collected and analysed using frequency & percentage distribution.
Result: The study results revealed that out of 50 school going children 25(50%) had moderate level of knowledge, 21(42%) had adequate level of knowledge and 4(8%) had inadequate level of knowledge.
Conclusion: Researchers concluded that there is moderate level of knowledge regarding good touch and bad touch going children among school going children.
Keywords :
Good & bad Touch, child abuse, sexual development
