Knowledge and attitude of young girls regarding bad touch in rural areas of aligarh

Child sexual abuseis a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. Forms of child sexual abuse include engaging in sexual activities with a child (whether by asking or pressuring, or by other means), indecent exposure (of the genitals, female nipples, etc.), child grooming, or using a child to produce child pornography. Child sexual abuse can occur in a variety of settings, including home, school, or work (in places where child labor is common). Sexual abuse by a family member is a form of incest and can result in more serious and longterm psychological trauma, especially in the case of parental incest.The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of young girls regarding bad touch in rural areas of Aligarh. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during February-March in 2018, in the rural areas of Jawan, Aligarh. The study subjects were young girls aged between 9 to 19 years, who were present in the study area, those who refused to provide consent, were excluded. A total of 100 girls were included in the study.T he results reported that more than 50% of the girls had not heard of bad touch nor they knew the meaning of it. Fewgirls understood that bad touch was a touch that made them felt uncomfortable. Out of 15 girls who had experienced bad touch, 7 girls (46.6%) experienced on their way to school or in school. 2 girls (13.3%) experienced in a marriage ceremony, 2 girls(13.33%) experienced in friend or her own house, 3 girls (20%) experienced in a crowd (exhibition).1 girl experienced in train. No one went to thana for complaint.3 girls (20%) confined themselves to house and stopped going to school.