Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse in Terms of Knowledge Amongst Mothers in Selected Rural Area of Mizoram

Background: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a serious public health, social, and human rights issue that affects millions of children worldwide. Child sexual abuse remains a global concern despite increasing awareness and legal protections. According to estimates from the World Health Organization, approximately 1 in 5 women and 1 in 13 men report experiencing sexual abuse during childhood. In India, child sexual abuse is recognized as a significant yet underreported problem. Findings from national surveys and governmental reports indicate that a substantial proportion of children experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18 years. The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on prevention of sexual abuse in terms of knowledge amongst selected mothers in selected rural area of Mizoram Materials and Method: Quantitative research approach, Pre Experimental One Group Pre Test Post Test Research Design was used. The study was conducted at Muallungthu, Mizoram among 30 mothers by purposive sampling technique. The tools used for data collection include demographic proforma and self structured knowledge questionnare on Child Sexual Abuse. Validity was ensured through consultation with experts. Results: The findings of the study revealed that majority of the mothers (56%) belong to the age group 21 - 30 years of age, 57% studied till Middle School. The total percentage if the pre - test score is 45.5% and post - test score is 90.8%. Chi square test shows a significant association between educational status and knowledge on child sexual abuse.