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@article{190357,
        author = {NEETA DIXIT and Dr yogalakshmi S},
        title = {A study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding child sexual abuse and its reporting among parents of primary school children at selected primary school, Lucknow (U.P.)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {6023-6031},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190357},
        abstract = {Introduction: Child sexual abuse is a serious issue affecting children’s safety and well-being. Parents play a vital role in prevention and reporting. This study assesses the knowledge and attitude of parents of primary school children in Lucknow and explores associations with socio-demographic factors to enhance awareness and protective practices.
Objectives
The objectives of the study is
i.
To assess the knowledge and attitude regarding child sexual abuse and its reporting among the parents of primary school children at selected primary school, Lucknow.
ii.
To find out the association between the knowledge and attitude scores regarding child sexual abuse and its reporting among parents of primary school children at selected primary school with their selected socio demographic variables.
iii.
To Find out the correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding child sexual abuse and its reporting among the parents of primary school children
Methodology: A descriptive, non-experimental research design was adopted. The study was conducted at a selected primary school in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A total of 80 parents of children aged 6–12 years were selected using non-probability purposive sampling. Data were collected using a self-structured knowledge questionnaire and a 5-point Likert scale to assess attitude. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.
Results: The study assessed parental knowledge and attitudes regarding child sexual abuse and its reporting. Findings revealed that 73.75% of parents had average knowledge, 12.5% had good knowledge, and 13.75% had poor knowledge regarding CSA and its reporting. In terms of attitude, 65% had a favorable attitude, and 35% had a moderately favorable attitude. A moderate positive correlation (r = 0.388, p = 0.001) was observed between knowledge and attitude scores. Significant associations were found between CSA and its reporting with parental education, age, and source of information.
Conclusion: The researcher concluded that most parents of primary school children (aged between 6–12 years) in Gaderian Purwa had a favorable attitude towards child sexual abuse (CSA) and its reporting, with many demonstrating supportive and proactive views. However, their overall knowledge on the CSA remained moderate. This contrast suggests that while there is a genuine willingness among parents to act against CSA, a lack of comprehensive understanding may hinder effective prevention and timely reporting.
These findings underscore the need for targeted educational interventions aimed at parents. Strengthening both their awareness and existing positive attitudes through community-based programs is essential. Such initiatives can empower parents with the necessary knowledge and confidence to recognize, respond to, and report incidents of child sexual abuse more effectively.},
        keywords = {Assess; CSA; Knowledge; Attitude; Child sexual abuse; Reporting; Parents; Primary school; Awareness.},
        month = {January},
        }