@article{ref1,
title="Child sexual abuse among school children of a municipality: a descriptive cross-sectional study",
journal="JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association",
year="2021",
author="Shrestha, Sushma and Baskota, Swechhya and Karki, Urusha and Poudel, Lisasha and Bhandari, Niroj and Gurung, Minani and Rajbhandari, Bibek and Shrestha, Pramita",
volume="59",
number="239",
pages="672-677",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Sexual abuse remains a hidden and underreported form of violence against children and a serious public health concern. Although it results in severe mental, physical, and psychological risks with consequences such as depression, fear, and low self-esteem, it is still an unexplored and less prioritized area in Nepal.   The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse among school children of a municipality.   Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted among 405 students, aged below 18 of Mandan-Deupur Municipality, Kavrepalanchowk from April to May 2018. Ethical clearance was taken from Nepal Health Research Council (Ref no 2506). A simple random sampling technique was used to select the schools. Collected data were then entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 16. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and percentage.   Results: In overall, 64 (15.8%) (12.4-19.7 at 95% Confidence Interval) were found to be sexually abused, where a high prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse was reported for boys 46 (73.43%).   Conclusions: According to the findings of this study, child sexual abuse is seen as a significant issue in the place studied. Awareness programs on child sexual abuse should be organized targeting children along with parents and community people.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0028-2715",
doi="10.31729/jnma.6865",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6865"
}