TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CHILD ABUSE AND ITS PREVENTION AMONG PARENTS OF CHILDREN ADMITTED IN GGSMCH FARIDKOT, PUNJAB
Ramandeep Kaur
, Sharnjit Kaur
, Sheetal Gill
, Shivani
, Simran Kaur Brar
, Simarnjeet Kaur
, Simranjit Kaur
, Sukhsehaj
, Yashika
and Yogita
- Nursing Tutor, University College of Nursing,Faridkot-151203.
- Bsc (N) Students, University College of Nursing,Faridkot-151203.
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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.
[Ramandeep Kaur, Sharnjit Kaur, Sheetal Gill, Shivani, Simran Kaur Brar, Simarnjeet Kaur, Simranjit Kaur, Sukhsehaj, Yashika and Yogita (2021); TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CHILD ABUSE AND ITS PREVENTION AMONG PARENTS OF CHILDREN ADMITTED IN GGSMCH FARIDKOT, PUNJAB Int. J. of Adv. Res. 9 (May). 805-808] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
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