The phenomenon of child abuse and factors leading to increased physical child abuse: a case study of soy division, Kapyemit village, in Eldoret municipality rift valley Pronvice -Kenya
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2011-11
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The study sought to determine the phenomenon of child abuse and factors leading to increased physical child abuse in SOY division Kapyemit village as a case study. The study was targeted to children of Uasin Gishu secondary, Central, Secondary, Kapaos .Secondary School and 64 Secondary schools. Quantitative research design was employed and purposive sampling was also employed. Head teachers and teachers provided .Secondary data. It was found out that there was overwhelming child physical abuse in the area of study. Most of the abused were in the range of 7 - IO years. Most abusers were reported to be step mothers who were surprisingly in their young ages. Most abusers had stopped in F.I and were mentally normal. Most acts of abuse included severe beating, burning and sometimes sexual abuse.
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A Research Report Submitted To The Institute Of Open And Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of Bachelor’s Degree In Secondary Education Of Kampala International University
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Child abuse, Physical child abuse, Soy division, Kapyemit village, in Eldoret municipality rift valley Pronvice, Kenya