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- Title
The Impact of Socio-Demographic Variables on Sexual Abuse and its Prevention among Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools in Mushin Local Government Area.
- Authors
Maitanmi, Julius Olatade; Awojobi, Zainab; Adesuyi, Emmanuel Olumide; Chukwuere, Precious Chibuike; Akingbade, Oluwadamilare; Maitanmi, Bukola Titilope
- Abstract
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2012 estimated that one in five of the world's female population has been physically or sexually abused. While this is a disturbing figure, it is very difficult to determine the African share of this statistics because many of child sexual abuse cases are not being reported. Aim: This study aimed at investigating the impact of sociodemographic indices on the knowledge of sexual abuse and its prevention among adolescents attending selected secondary schools in Mushin Local Government. Methods: The study recruited 414 respondents from selected secondary schools in Mushin local government using the multistage sampling technique. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect the data. Results: 192 (50.5%) of the adolescents have good knowledge on sexual abuse and 221(58.2%) have good knowledge on prevention of sexual abuse. The relationship between family status, ethnicity, and level of knowledge of the respondents on sexual abuse were statistically significant. Conclusion: This study revealed that a considerable number of the respondents are knowledgeable about sexual abuse and its preventive measures and their knowledge are influenced by certain sociodemographic indices. However, the need for continuous health education of the public that puts sociodemographic variables into consideration is of utmost importance to public health nurses and policy makers.
- Subjects
NIGERIA; SEX crime prevention; HIGH schools; LOCAL government; QUESTIONNAIRES; SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors; ADOLESCENCE
- Publication
International Journal of Caring Sciences, 2022, Vol 15, Issue 1, p325
- ISSN
1791-5201
- Publication type
Article