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    The knowledge, practices and effects of child abuse on learners academic performance in primary schools in Budaya sub-county Bugiri district
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2018-03) Tidhamulala, David
    The purpose of the study was be to investigate on the teachers and pupils Knowledge and practices of child abuse and establishes its effects on pupils' academic achievement in primary schools Budaya sub-county, Bugiri District. The study was also set out to assess the pupils and teachers knowledge about child abuse, to establish the practices and the effects of child abuse on primary pupils in Budaya sub-county. The study was guided by three questions that included; what is the level of teachers and pupils' knowledge about child abuse, what are the practices of child abuse and what are the effects of child abuse on primary pupils in Budaya sub-county?. The study used both cross sectional and correlational survey designs. It was found out that children are subjected to both physical and psychological forms of child abuse. All parents, teachers and security officers were found to be abusing children. The study recommended social welfare organizations, teachers and law makers to join hands and fight against child abuse