A Peer Reviewed Journal on Social Sciences
Parental Knowledge and Practices Regarding Child Protection from Sexual Abuse: A Cross-Sectional Study in Kirtipur, Nepal
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a universal and morally unacceptable issue with devastating immediate and long lasting effects. It is a fundamental breach of children's rights. This study was conducted to assess parental knowledge and practices regarding prevention of CSA among parents in Kirtipur municipality, Nepal. A descriptive cross-sectional study with 163 parents chosen by purposive sampling form ward no 8 in Kirtipur Municipality. The data was collected using structured questionnaires, processed and findings we …