Factors associated with Sexual Violence Prevention Behavior among Female Students in Indonesia

Introduction Sexual violence is an act of speech or action committed by a person to intimidate, control, coerce, and manipulate another person to engage in unwanted sexual activity. This study aimed to analyze factors associated with sexual violence prevention behavior among female students in Indonesia. Methods This study used a cross-sectional research design. The sampling method used was simple random sampling, yielding a total of 259 respondents. Data were collected via an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, specifically the Chi-Square test. Results The results showed that there was no significant relationship between knowledge and sexual violence prevention behavior ( p -value = 0.759). However, there were significant relationships between prevention behavior and the risk factors, such as attitude ( p = 0.036), role of parents ( p < 0.001), role of peers ( p = 0.010), role of educational institutions ( p < 0.001), and intensity of access to information media ( p < 0.001). Discussion The findings support Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, highlighting that positive attitudes can enhance preventive behaviors. Furthermore, parental involvement through open dialogue and sex education, along with peer support and proactive roles of educational institutions, play a vital role in shaping protective behavior. Conclusion There are significant relationships between attitudes, the role of parents, peers, educational institutions, and access to media information with sexual violence prevention behavior. Therefore, frequent access to media information, especially through digital literacy and social media campaigns, significantly strengthens preventive actions among adolescents.