Child Health Nurs Res.  2019 Oct;25(4):435-448. 10.4094/chnr.2019.25.4.435.

An Integrative Literature Review on Sexual Abuse Prevention Education Programs for Elementary School Students in South Korea

• Shin H
• Lee JM
• Kang KA
• Kim SJ

• KMID: 2464948
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2019.25.4.435

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to review sexual abuse prevention education program for Korean elementary school students.
METHODS
Whittemore and Knafl's integrative review methods were used and Gough's weight of evidence was employed as a quality appraisal tool. Articles published in Korean or English were identified through electronic search engines and scholarly web sites using three keywords: "elementary school student", "sexual abuse", and "prevention education". Peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2018 were included in this review.
RESULTS
Twelve articles met the inclusion criteria and were appraised as being high-quality. Among the 12 selected studies, seven were descriptive, while five were intervention studies. Sexual abuse prevention education programs were effective in improving perceptions, knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behaviors among elementary school students. However, deficiencies were found in the variety of educational methods, utilization of experts, and standardization of the content of sexual abuse prevention education.
CONCLUSION
We need to provide various educational methods that are appropriate for specific developmental stages, and the sexual abuse prevention content should draw upon the current sexual education program administered to this population. Furthermore, parents and trained teachers or school health teachers should be included to provide effective education programs for elementary students.

Keyword

Education; Prevention; Students; Sexual child abuse

MeSH Terms

Child
Child Abuse, Sexual
Education*
Humans
Korea*
Parents
School Health Services
Search Engine
Sex Offenses*