Kanittha ChamroonsawasdiJarueyporn SuparpWirin KittipichaiPiyathida KhajornchaikulMahidol University2018-09-242018-09-242010-03-01Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol.93, No.3 (2010), 358-36501252208012522082-s2.0-77951908848https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/29736Objective: To enhance positive attitude and life skills on gender roles to prevent physical and sexual violence. Material and Method: A whole school-based participatory learning program using a quasi-experimental study with pre and post test design was conducted among 2 schools during June-September, 2005. The experimental group, were 134 students in a primary school and 179 students in a secondary school. While the control group, were 122 students in a primary school and 95 students in sa econdary school. Results: Means score of attitude toward gender roles before implementation in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (p < 0.05). After implementation, the means score in the experimental group was not significantly different from the control group (p > 0.05). Means paired different score (afterbefore) between the two groups was significantly different (p = 0.002). Conclusion: A whole school-based program on gender roles and violence prevention is suitable for youths and should be merged as school curricula and expanded as a nationwide program at all level of education. Gender equity should be taught at an early childhood. Parental involvement in school-based activities should be negotiated.Mahidol UniversityMedicineArticleSCOPUS