Mobile Applications Development for Prevention of Sexual Abuse

This interventional study aims to examine the effect of implementing new tools for preventing child sexual abuse (CSA) using a designed digital application for parents/teachers.The main question of this study is How is the effect of the Mobile Application for Prevention of Sexual Violence in Elementary School-aged Children by Involving the Roles of Parents and School Teachers in West Java on knowledge, attitudes, communication practices, and self-awareness of parents and teachers in West Java.Two randomized groups of parents will receive or not receive a package of information using a mobile application called MA_PESAN.The MA_PESAN application is precise and can increase teachers' and parents' knowledge, attitudes, communication practices, and self-awareness about preventing CSA. This application is recommended to be applied in all elementary-level schools.

Inclusion Criteria:Parents who have elementary school childrenParents who have an android smartphone and use WhatsAppParents can readParents understand IndonesianHave not been exposed to the MA_PESAN educational methodExclusion Criteria:Have physical limitations in using a smartphoneParents suffer from illness (are sick)