POSITIVE SEXUALITY AND PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE NORTHERN BORDER OF MEXICO

The knowledge of first grade children regarding sexuality was researched. The results of a sexuality program for children from 5 to 7 years of age are presented, which sought to instill in these children a durable, positive and natural attitude towards sexuality, and to develop self-protection abilities. A questionnaire was designed and applied to assess the program effectiveness by comparing pre- and post-test measurements. Statistically-significant differences were found that indicate that boys and girls learned key elements of the program. It was concluded that this type of sexuality programs informs children, and therefore, it is argued that it makes easier for them to detect the risk of sexual abuse, to reduce it.