Instruments for Measuring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills in Preventing Sexual Violence against Children: Scoping Review
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: This scoping review aims to systematically map and identify instruments used to measure knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to the prevention of sexual violence against children. The review explores existing assessment tools developed in various contexts, including educational, healthcare, and community settings, to evaluate individuals’ or professionals’ competencies in recognizing, preventing, and responding to child sexual violence. The review synthesizes evidence from published studies to describe the characteristics of these instruments, such as their domains, target populations, psychometric properties, and contexts of use. It also examines how these tools assess different dimensions of prevention, including awareness of risk factors, attitudes toward child protection, and practical skills in identifying and managing cases of sexual violence against children. By mapping the available measurement instruments, this scoping review aims to highlight gaps in current assessment tools and provide recommendations for future research and instrument development. The findings are expected to support researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers in selecting appropriate tools for evaluating interventions and strengthening child protection programs.
Author: Toban, Rindani Claurita
Language: English
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7134244667