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(P12) Examining School Nurses’ Knowledge Related to Screening for Child Sexual Abuse: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Poster details the methodology and outcomes of a descriptive cross-sectional study examining school nurses' knowledge and confidence in recognizing and responding to suspected youth victims of child sexual abuse.

Learning Outcomes:

Increased knowledge about:
  • the role of the school nurse in early identification and intervention when sexual abuse is suspected among youth attending school.
  • school nurses' knowledge and confidence related to screening for, and their intention to report, suspected child sexual abuse.
  • the impact of developing an educational partnership between forensic nurses & school nurses to facilitate early detection of youth experiencing abuse.