Abstract

Modification to knowledge of family child abuse among adolescents. MEDISAN [online]. 2010, vol.14, n.8, pp.1091-1096. ISSN 1029-3019.

An educational intervention was carried out in adolescents, belonging to the Basic Working Team A of the "José Martí Pérez" Teaching Polyclinic in Santiago de Cuba, from January to June 2007, in order to modify some knowledge of family child abuse in them. The sample was selected by the simple random method and a program of activities was conducted where important aspects on the matter were stated, and finally the effectiveness of the developed program of activities was evaluated. Percentage as summary measure and the McNemar test as statistical validation were used, with a significant difference of p 0,05. It was achieved to increase the level of knowledge on the matter in most people of the case material.

Keywords : adolescents; modification to knowledge; educational intervention; family child abuse; primary health care.

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