EEffectiveness of Brainstorming-Based Health Education in Improving Mothers’ Knowledge on the Prevention of Verbal Violence In Children
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18226/25253824.v10.n15.13Keywords:
brainstorming method, parenting education, verbal violence, child protection, maternal knowledgeAbstract
Child maltreatment, particularly verbal violence, remains a significant global public health issue with long-term psychological and developmental consequences. Verbal violence is often perceived as a form of discipline; however, repeated exposure to harsh verbal communication can negatively affect children’s emotional development. Mothers, as primary caregivers, play a crucial role in preventing such behaviors through positive parenting practices. Participatory health education methods may enhance maternal knowledge and awareness. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of brainstorming-based health education in improving mothers’ knowledge regarding the prevention of verbal violence against children. A quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was conducted among 30 mothers attending a Posyandu (Integrated Health Service Post) in Tanon District, Sragen, Indonesia, using total sampling. Maternal knowledge was assessed using a 12-item questionnaire developed by the researchers, with good reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.887). The intervention consisted of a brainstorming-based educational session focusing on the identification, impact, and prevention of verbal violence. The mean knowledge score increased from 5.93 at baseline to 8.30 after the intervention, with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001). Brainstorming-based health education was effective in improving mothers’ knowledge regarding the prevention of verbal violence against children. Interactive community-based educational approaches may serve as practical strategies to support positive parenting and strengthen child protection efforts.
References
[1] S. Bott, A. P. Ruiz-Celis, J. A. Mendoza, and A. Guedes, “Co-occurring violent discipline of children and intimate partner violence against women in Latin America and the Caribbean: a systematic search and secondary analysis of national datasets,” BMJ Glob. Heal., vol. 6, no. 12, p. 7063, Dec. 2021, doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007063.
[2] J. H. Yoo, Y. W. Park, D. Kim, H. W. Park, and B. Jeong, “Effects of Parental Verbal Abuse Experience on the Glutamate Response to Swear Words in the Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex: A Functional 1H-magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study,” Clin. Psychopharmacol. Neurosci., vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 559–571, Aug. 2023, doi: 10.9758/cpn.22.1019.
[3] Ş. G. Şişmanlar, Y. Dursun, G. Ünverdi, N. N. Olgun, and A. Coşkun, “Factors Associated with Family Belongingness in Children Under Legally Required Health Care,” Noropsikiyatri Ars., vol. 59, no. 4, pp. 303–308, Dec. 2022, doi: 10.29399/npa.27915.
[4] C. J. Shapiro, C. Hill-Chapman, and S. Williams, “Mandated Parent Education: Applications, Impacts, and Future Directions,” Clin. Child Fam. Psychol. Rev. 2024 272, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 300–316, May 2024, doi: 10.1007/s10567-024-00488-1.
[5] M. Stellefson, S. R. Paige, B. H. Chaney, and J. D. Chaney, “Evolving Role of Social Media in Health Promotion: Updated Responsibilities for Health Education Specialists,” Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Heal. 2020, Vol. 17, Page 1153, vol. 17, no. 4, p. 1153, Feb. 2020, doi: 10.3390/ijerph17041153.
[6] K. Komarudin, S. Suherman, and T. Vidákovich, “The RMS teaching model with brainstorming technique and student digital literacy as predictors of mathematical literacy,” Heliyon, vol. 10, no. 13, p. e33877, Jul. 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33877.
[7] B. Wieland, J. de Wit, and A. de Rooij, “Electronic Brainstorming With a Chatbot Partner: A Good Idea Due to Increased Productivity and Idea Diversity,” Front. Artif. Intell., vol. 5, p. 880673, Sep. 2022, doi: 10.3389/frai.2022.880673.
[8] F. Abdulrazeq et al., “Effectiveness of interactive teaching intervention on medical students’ knowledge and attitudes toward stem cells, their therapeutic uses, and potential research applications,” PeerJ, vol. 10, Jan. 2022, doi: 10.7717/peerj.12824.
[9] S. Freeman et al., “Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A., vol. 111, no. 23, pp. 8410–8415, Jun. 2014, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1319030111.
[10] H. F. Yang et al., “Effectiveness of innovative instructional module for professional competence in health literacy in medical students,” BMC Med. Educ. 2022 221, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 210-, Mar. 2022, doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03252-7.
[11] N. Anand, S. Pujar, and S. Rao, “A heutagogical interactive tutorial involving Fishbowl with Fish Battle and Round Robin Brainstorming: A novel syndicate metacognitive learning strategy,” Med. J. Armed Forces India, vol. 77, pp. S73–S78, Feb. 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2020.12.003.
[12] F. Gardner et al., “Could scale-up of parenting programmes improve child disruptive behaviour and reduce social inequalities? Using individual participant data meta-analysis to establish for whom programmes are effective and cost-effective,” Public Heal. Res., vol. 5, no. 10, pp. 1–144, Dec. 2017, doi: 10.3310/phr05100.
[13] H. Zhang, W. Wang, and J. M. Lachman, “The efficacy of an evidence-based parenting program in preventing child maltreatment in mainland China,” Child Abus. Negl., vol. 147, Jan. 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106544.
[14] S. Para, H. Shahrokhi, E. Maserat, and Z. Mohammadzadeh, “Design and evaluation of child abuse web-based application for parent education & strengthen,” BMC Public Heal. 2024 241, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 710-, Mar. 2024, doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18248-9.
[15] J. Cuartas, D. G. Weissman, M. A. Sheridan, L. Lengua, and K. A. McLaughlin, “Corporal Punishment and Elevated Neural Response to Threat in Children,” Child Dev., vol. 92, no. 3, pp. 821–832, May 2021, doi: 10.1111/cdev.13565.
[16] C. A. Rhodes et al., “Effects of a preventive parenting intervention for bereaved families on the intergenerational transmission of parenting attitudes: Mediating processes,” Dev. Psychopathol., vol. 35, no. 5, pp. 2482–2498, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.1017/S0954579423000925.
[17] M. Damayanti, O. Sofyan, A. Farmasi, and I. Yogyakarta, “Hubungan Tingkat Pendidikan Terhadap Tingkat Pengetahuan Masyarakat di Dusun Sumberan Sedayu Bantul Tentang Pencegahan Covid-19 Bulan Januari 2021,” Maj. Farm., vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 220–226, Apr. 2022, doi: 10.22146/farmaseutik.v18i2.70171.
[18] J. C. Young and C. S. Widom, “Long-term Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect on Emotion Processing in Adulthood,” Child Abuse Negl., vol. 38, no. 8, p. 1369, 2014, doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2014.03.008.
[19] J. Spinazzola et al., “Unseen Wounds: The Contribution of Psychological Maltreatment to Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Risk Outcomes,” 2014, doi: 10.1037/a0037766.
[20] R. E. Norman, M. Byambaa, R. De, A. Butchart, J. Scott, and T. Vos, “The long-term health consequences of child physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” PLoS Med., vol. 9, no. 11, Nov. 2012, doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1001349.
[21] A. Guajardo and E. Tadros, “The Long-Term Consequences of Childhood Maltreatment for Adult Survivors: A chronic price to pay,” J. Psychol. Perspect., vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 49–56, 2023, doi: 10.47679/jopp.515202023.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Siti Mardiyah, Erlina Windyastuti, Nurul Devi Ardiani, Noor Fitriyani, Maria Goreti Owa
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Authors keep the copyright and cede to the journal the right of publishing first. Published works are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing the sharing of the work with recognition of the authorship and initial publication in this journal.
