Citation

Chamroonsawasdi K, Suparp J, Kittipichai W, Khajornchaikul P. J. Med. Assoc. Thai. 2010; 93(3): 358-365.

Affiliation

Department of Family Health, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Medical Association of Thailand)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20420112

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To enhance positive attitude and life skills on gender roles to prevent physical and sexual violence. MATERIAL AND METHOD: 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 secondary school. RESULTS: 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). CONCLUSION: 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.

Language: en