Strengthening Parental Literacy to Prevent Sexual Violence and Child Marriage: A Community-Based Intervention Study

Authors

  • Aditama Nuriksan Wicaksono Diponegoro University, Indonesia
  • Ainaya Arinawati Diponegoro University, Indonesia
  • Daffa Dzaki Dhanurendra Diponegoro University, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Harish Fithratullah Diponegoro University, Indonesia
  • Imelga Mutiara Bintang Diponegoro University, Indonesia
  • Nadine Maritzafiani Heriyanto Diponegoro University, Indonesia
  • Putri Iva Lubana Maulida Diponegoro University, Indonesia
  • Dr. Ir. Martini, M.Kes Diponegoro University, Indonesia
  • Aditya Kusumawati, S.KM., M.Kes Diponegoro University, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35568/abdimas.v9i2.7843

Keywords:

Parental literacy, Sexual violence prevention, Child marriage, Community education, Family-based intervention

Abstract

This study aims to strengthen parental literacy in preventing sexual violence and child marriage through a community-based intervention at Krapyak Kidul Public Health Center, Pekalongan. The program involved 20 parents and employed interactive lectures, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), communication simulations, and pre-test and post-test evaluations. The results showed a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge, with post-test scores increasing from an average range of 7–9 to 9–10. Overall, 85% of participants demonstrated improved literacy. These findings indicate that literacy-based education combined with practical simulation is effective in enhancing parents’ roles in protecting children from sexual violence and early marriage.

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Published

2026-04-30

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): ABDIMAS UMTAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Strengthening Parental Literacy to Prevent Sexual Violence and Child Marriage: A Community-Based Intervention Study. (2026). ABDIMAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, 9(2), 826-829. https://doi.org/10.35568/abdimas.v9i2.7843