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TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CHILD ABUSE AND ITS PREVENTION AMONG PARENTS OF CHILDREN ADMITTED IN GGSMCH FARIDKOT, PUNJAB

Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research (Vol.9, No. 5)

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Page : 805-808

Keywords : Knowledge Parents;

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Abstract

Aim:The aim of the study is to assessthe level of knowledge regarding child abuse and its prevention among parents of children admitted in GGSMCH Faridkot, Punjab. Material and Methods: A descriptive research designis used to conduct this research study. 60 parents of children 0-14 years admitted in GGSMCH Faridkot were selected for this research study. Convenient Sampling Technique was used for data collection and self-structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding child abuse and its prevention. Data was collected by interview schedule and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings of the study revealed that out of 60 parents 75% were having adequate knowledge and 25% were having inadequate knowledge. There was significant association of knowledge of parents with Informant, Age and Occupation.Statistically analyzed by chi square test at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: It was concluded that majority of Parents of children admitted in GGSMCH were having adequate knowledge regarding child abuse and its prevention.

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