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- ItemDomestic Violence and Women’s Psychological Trauma in Yaqshid District, Somalia(2024) Fuad Ali HassanThe study aimed to investigate the impact of domestic violence on women’s psychological trauma in Yaqshid district, Somalia. The specific objectives were to assess the effects of physical violence, sexual abuse, and verbal abuse on women’s psychological trauma. The study employed a "Betrayal Trauma Theory and Horowitz theory of Trauma" framework. This study employed a cross sectional mixed design was utilized, mainly focusing on both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population included 716,380 the residents of Yaqshid district, with a sample size of 400 respondents determined by Solvene's formula. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews research instruments. The findings revealed a negative correlation between domestic violence and women's psychological trauma, suggesting that increased domestic violence led to reduced psychological well-being in families. The study used regression coefficients to quantify the impact of each form of violence on psychological trauma. The study found out that a significant negative effect of physical violence on women’s psychological trauma, with a regression coefficient of 0.370. This indicates a 37% impact of physical violence on women’s psychological trauma among women. The findings suggested that physical violence adversely affected women's right to education. Sexual abuse was also identified as a significant factor affecting women's psychological trauma, with a regression coefficient of 0.136. This indicated a 13.6% impact on women’s psychological trauma among women. Sexual abuse was associated with a reduction in women's rights to health. Verbal abuse showed a substantial negative impact on women’s psychological trauma, with a regression coefficient of 0.420. This indicated a 42% effect on women’s psychological trauma among families. Verbal abuse was linked to a decrease in families' rights to food. From the study findings the study concluded that domestic violence had a detrimental effect on women’s psychological trauma in Yaqshid district, Somalia. Increased domestic violence was associated with reduced psychological well-being in families, affecting women's education, health, and access to food. The study recommended legislative measures and policies to protect women, address discrimination, and promote gender equality. Additionally, counseling for parents on alternative, non-abusive disciplinary methods was suggested to eliminate harmful forms of abuse within families. In summary, the study emphasizes the urgent need for interventions and policy measures to address domestic violence, safeguard women's rights, and promote a more peaceful cultural environment in Yaqshid district, Somalia.
- ItemDrug Abuse and Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Yaqshid District, Somalia(2024) Dahir Barre MohamedThis study examined the effects of drug abuse on academic performance among secondary school students in Yaqshid District, Somalia. This study attempted to achieve the following objectives: to determine the effects of Khat (Mira) use on the academic performance of secondary school students in Yaqshid District; to assess the effects of tobacco use on the academic performance of secondary school students in Yaqshid District, and to examine the effects of marijuana use on academic performance of secondary school students in Yaqshid District, Somalia. The study was based on three theories that are the Theory of Planned Behavior, Modified Social Stress Model and the Social Learning Theory. This study applied embedded mixed design which involves the collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, with one form of data playing a supportive role to the other and it allowed the use of various data collection methods such as observation, questionnaires, guided interview and documentation which were used in collecting the data of this study. The target population for this study was 790 respondents from this is where a sample size of 314 respondents was determined by the Slovene’s formula and this study was respondents. Data analysis was divided into two main sections: quantitative and qualitative. The study findings shows that drug abuse accounted for 61.2% of Students’ academic performance in Yaqshid district and this was indicated by adjusted r squared of 0.612, this implies that drug abuse significantly affect the Students’ academic performance in Yaqshid district, and this is indicated by the F-value = 5.168, and Sig= 0.001. The coefficients table indicated that of all the aspects of drug abuse , Tobacco accounted for the biggest influence of Students’ academic performance in Yaqshid district (β=0.513, Sig=0. 001). The study concluded that among secondary school students in Somalia drug abuse is quite rampant both in the types, quantity and the frequency of use. The drugs and substances mostly abused were identified as Khat. The study further identified the factors which increase the cases of drug abuse among the students as drug and substance abuse history in the family, peer pressure, frustration at home and too much pocket money. Further, it was found out that drug and substance abuse among the students adversely affect their academic and social development. Finally, the study found that several interventions to curb drug and substance abuse at the school level have been adopted in most schools. From the findings and conclusions made the study recommended that all schools should set up guidance and counselling offices facilitated by professionals to counsel students who indulge in drug abuse. This will help take care of the students with emotional needs that they wish to share in confidence but lack the platform to do so and in return end up turning to drug abuse. Principals also should invite specialists often to talk to students on dangers of drug abuse.
- ItemChild Marriage and Educational Attainment in Secondary Schools in Adado, Galgudud, Somalia.(2024) Abdisalam Abdullahi EsseThis study sought to examine the effects of child marriages on the educational attainment of girls in secondary schools in Adado, Galgadud, Somalia. The following specific objectives were formulated to guide the study: (i) to establish the effects of cultural practices on educational attainment among secondary school girls in Adado, Galgadud, Somalia, (ii) to examine the effects of social practices on educational attainment among secondary school girls in Adado, Galgadud, Somalia, and (iii) to determine the effects of economic practices on educational attainment among secondary school girls in Adado, Galgadud, Somalia. This study used a descriptive survey design which combined both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The target population for this study was 195 participants, and by using Slovin’s formula, 131 respondents were selected for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and an interview guide. The study findings showed that child marriage practices accounted for 61.2% of educational attainment in Adado, Galgadud, as indicated by an adjusted R-squared of 0.612. This implies that child marriage practices significantly affect educational attainment in Adado, Galgadud, as indicated by the F-value of 0.513 and Sig = 0.001. The coefficients table indicated that of all the aspects of child marriage practices, social practices accounted for the biggest influence on educational attainment in Adado, Galgadud (β = 0.513, Sig = 0.001). The study findings show that cultural practices negatively affect the educational attainment of girls in Adado, Galgadud district, Somalia. The study indicated that an increase in cultural practices leads to a reduction in educational attainment for families. The results conclude that the occurrence of cultural practices has generally reduced the functionality of the district in terms of educational attainment for girls in secondary schools. Secondly, the study concludes that an increase in social practices leads to a reduction in the attainment of education for affected victims. Thirdly, the study concludes that economic practices negatively affect the socio-economic development of girls in Adado, Galgadud district, Somalia. The study indicated that an increase in economic practices leads to a reduction in educational attainment for girls in secondary schools. From the first objective, it was recommended that to achieve lasting change, it is important to enact legislation and develop policies that protect women, address discrimination against women, promote gender equality, and help to move towards more peaceful cultural norms. From the second objective, it was recommended to develop technical guidance for evidence-based intimate partner and social practices prevention, strengthen health sector responses to such violence, disseminate information, support national efforts to advance women's rights, and collaborate with international agencies to reduce/eliminate intimate partner and social practices globally.
- ItemChild Marriage and Educational Attainment in Secondary Schools in Adado, Galgudud, Somalia.(2024-09) Abdisalam Abdullahi EsseThis study sought to examine the effects of child marriages on the educational attainment of girls in secondary schools in Adado, Galgadud, Somalia. The following specific objectives were formulated to guide the study: (i) to establish the effects of cultural practices on educational attainment among secondary school girls in Adado, Galgadud, Somalia, (ii) to examine the effects of social practices on educational attainment among secondary school girls in Adado, Galgadud, Somalia, and (iii) to determine the effects of economic practices on educational attainment among secondary school girls in Adado, Galgadud, Somalia. This study used a descriptive survey design which combined both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The target population for this study was 195 participants, and by using Slovin’s formula, 131 respondents were selected for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and an interview guide. The study findings showed that child marriage practices accounted for 61.2% of educational attainment in Adado, Galgadud, as indicated by an adjusted R-squared of 0.612. This implies that child marriage practices significantly affect educational attainment in Adado, Galgadud, as indicated by the F-value of 0.513 and Sig = 0.001. The coefficients table indicated that of all the aspects of child marriage practices, social practices accounted for the biggest influence on educational attainment in Adado, Galgadud (β = 0.513, Sig = 0.001). The study findings show that cultural practices negatively affect the educational attainment of girls in Adado, Galgadud district, Somalia. The study indicated that an increase in cultural practices leads to a reduction in educational attainment for families. The results conclude that the occurrence of cultural practices has generally reduced the functionality of the district in terms of educational attainment for girls in secondary schools. Secondly, the study concludes that an increase in social practices leads to a reduction in the attainment of education for affected victims. Thirdly, the study concludes that economic practices negatively affect the socio-economic development of girls in Adado, Galgadud district, Somalia. The study indicated that an increase in economic practices leads to a reduction in educational attainment for girls in secondary schools. From the first objective, it was recommended that to achieve lasting change, it is important to enact legislation and develop policies that protect women, address discrimination against women, promote gender equality, and help to move towards more peaceful cultural norms. From the second objective, it was recommended to develop technical guidance for evidence-based intimate partner and social practices prevention, strengthen health sector responses to such violence, disseminate information, support national efforts to advance women's rights, and collaborate with international agencies to reduce/eliminate intimate partner and social practices globally.
- ItemPerceived Attitudes and Family Re-Integration among Former Child Soldiers in Bunia Ituri Province, DRC(Kampala International University, 2023-11-14) Sifa, NakudeThe study sought to examine the effect of perceived attitudes and family re-integration among former child soldiers in Bunia, Ituri Province, DRC. The study objectives were; to determine the effect of perceived attitudes on family reunification of former child soldiers in Bunia, Ituri Province, DRC, to evaluate the effect of perceived attitudes on community support of former child soldiers in Bunia, Ituri Province, DRC and to access the effect of perceived attitudes on psychological support of former child soldiers in Bunia, Ituri Province, DRC. The study was based on Self-perception theory. This study used descriptive survey design. Descriptive surveys were dedicated to the collection of data concerning predominant situations that affect people in everyday life. The study also employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study used both questionnaires and interviews as the main data collection methods. According to the police records about 183 households were identified as having child soldiers in Bunia Ituri province DRC, the study was concentrated on the households with former child soldiers. The population for the focus group discussions included; government officials (Ministry of Defense), former child soldiers, family members for former child soldiers in Bunia, selected staff at Association des jeunes pour le development communautaire (AJEDEC) who work with child soldiers in reintegrating them back into society and reunite them with their families. A sample size of 126 respondents was determined using Solvene’s formula. The results of regression for the first objective analysis since the sig. value (0.001) was less than 0.05 and which is the maximum level of significance required to declare a significant effect. This implies that perceived attitudes highly contributes to the family reunification of former child soldiers in Bunia, Ituri Province, DRC, second objective this is clear from the slope (B) coefficient (1.122), and the p-value (0.200) which is higher than the study significance level (0.05). This result provided evidently shows that perceived attitude has a negative impact on community support towards former child soldiers in Bunia Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Lastly since the sig. value (0.000) was less than 0.05 and which is the maximum level of significance required to declare a significant effect. This implies that perceived attitude affects the psychological support towards former child soldiers in Bunia, Ituri Province, DRC. The study concluded that community support can also be instrumental in the reintegration of former child soldiers with their families and communities. Reintegration programs often aim to find a constructive social role for the former child soldier. Before community healing can occur a more comprehensive approach is needed to remedy many systemic problems in war zones such as the short supply of water, food, shelter and other basic necessities. There is often a lack of professional, institutional, and economic support for this form of family and community reintegration. The study recommends that government of DRC and International Community (UN/AU/Regional Organizations) initiate as soon as possible, an inclusive regional peace agreement that addresses the question of nationality of the Banyamulenge and the repatriation of foreign armed groups from the DRC and plan and implement peace education programs for the Congolese population and their leaders to enhance their levels of tolerance and respect for others.