Designing, assessing, and effectiveness a psychological interventions program with a robot for children sexual care

Abstract

Abstract Background Child sexual abuse has deep and profound effects on personality and growth of children so that it is recognized as one of the major health issues in different countries. A psychological interventions program with a robot was designed and its effects on children sexual care was examined. Results The results showed that experts confirmed and supported 85% of the total content of the program and the sessions, and the program was effective in improving sexual cares in the subjects (p < 0.01). Conclusion The program to protect children against sexual abuse through empowering them by the skills to protect themselves, recognize good and bad physical touches, and find a trustable adult can be considered as a therapeutic method by consultants, psychologists, and authorities.

Keywords

• Prevention program
• Sexual care
• Psychological intervention
• Children
• Robot