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Title: | Knowledge, attitudes, and consequences of corporal punishment among school children aged 15-19 years and its associated factors in selected schools in Colombo, Gampaha and Kegalle Districts |
Authors: | Dhammearatchi, K. Fernando, D. Devruwan, C. Sandeepani, A. Ramzani, A. Goonewardena, S. Ariyarathna, D. |
Keywords: | Corporal punishment |
Issue Date: | 2021 |
Publisher: | Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka |
Citation: | Proceedings of the 30th Anniversary Academic Session Conference. Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya; 2021: 34 |
Abstract: | Introduction: Corporal punishment is a common method to correct or control a child’s behaviour. Teachers use physical force, intending the student to respond to the pain caused by the punishments. Its physical and psycho-social outcomes can have long lasting impacts on growth towards adulthood. Objective: To describe the knowledge, attitudes and consequences of corporal punishment (CP) among school children aged 15-19 years and its associated factors in schools in Colombo, Kegalle and Gampaha districts. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was earned out among 245 school children aged 15-19 years. Data was collected using a self-administered online questionnaire and SPSS Statistics Version 26 was used for data analysis. P < 0.05 was taken as the level of significance. Results: Only 42.9% of the participants were aware that CP was illegal. At least one form of CP was experienced by the majority (86.4%). Kneeling, standing on chairs and ear twisting were commonly experienced (>80%). Majority had felt pain and physical discomfort. Most (60.4%) acknowledged that they understood their wrongdoings after being punished. Interestingly, 76.7% of the students do not believe that CP is an acceptable practice and only 29% considers it a positive influence. Majority (88.2%) would prefer positive methods of discipline as alternatives to corporal punishment. There was a statistically significant association between the mother’s employment status and knowledge regarding CP. Conclusions: Steps should be taken to improve awareness on methods of student discipline, emphasising the consequences of corporal punishment. |
Description: | Oral Presentation Session 1: Public Health and Primary Care (OP 01) - 30th Anniversary Academic Session Conference, 28-31 October 2021, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/23901 |
Appears in Collections: | 30th Anniversary Academic Sessions, Faculty of Medicine-2021 |
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