Korean J Women Health Nurs.  2006 Dec;12(4):301-307.

The Effects of a Sexual Violence Counselor Program on Knowledge toward Sexual Violence, Sexual Autonomy and Rape Myths

• Lee KE

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a sexual violence counselor program on knowledge toward sexual violence, sexual autonomy and rape myths. METHOD: One group, pretest-posttest design was used. The program was delivered to thirty-three persons during 10 weeks for a total of 65 hours.
RESULTS
After the program, knowledge toward sexual violence increased significantly from 11.6 to 12.5(t=-2.10, p<.05), and sexual autonomy increased significantly from 50.6 to 53.7(t=-2.35, p<.05). After the program, rape myths decreased significantly from 42.4 to 29.0(t=7.80, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
A sexual violence counselor program was effective to increase knowledge toward sexual violence and sexual autonomy and to diminish rape myths.

Keyword

Violence; Counselor; Knowledge; Autonomy; Rape

MeSH Terms

Counseling*
Humans
Rape*
Sex Offenses*
Violence