Gender roles, physical and sexual violence prevention in primary extend to secondary school in Samutsakorn Province, Thailand
Chamroonsawasdi, K.; Suparp, J.; Kittipichai, W.; Khajornchaikul, P.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 93(3): 358-365
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 20420112 Document Number: 12755
To enhance positive attitude and life skills on gender roles to prevent physical and sexual violence. A whole school-based participatory learning program using a quasi-experimental study with pre and post test design was conducted among 2 schools during June-September, 2005. The experimental group, were 134 students in a primary school and 179 students in a secondary school. While the control group, were 122 students in a primary school and 95 students in a secondary school. Means score of attitude toward gender roles before implementation in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (p < 0.05). After implementation, the means score in the experimental group was not significantly different from the control group (p > 0.05). Means paired different score (after-before) between the two groups was significantly different (p = 0.002). A whole school-based program on gender roles and violence prevention is suitable for youths and should be merged as school curricula and expanded as a nationwide program at all level of education. Gender equity should be taught at an early childhood. Parental involvement in school-based activities should be negotiated.
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