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    A Thesis Proposal Submitted to the Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-01-01) Abel Negusie; Barkot Milkias
    Background: Auditory hallucinations, often manifested as hearing voices, present a profound challenge for individuals living with severe mental illnesses, especially those exhibiting psychotic symptoms. Despite their prevalence, the nuanced subjective experiences of these phenomena, particularly in the context of Ethiopian psychiatric care, remain inadequately explored. Objectives: This qualitative study aimed to explore the lived experiences of individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness who experience hearing voices at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: Employing a phenomenological approach-qualitative study, the research utilized purposive sampling to recruit participants from the hospital. Data was collected from 9 participants through in-depth individual interviews using semi-structured topic guides. The interview was recorded and transcribed verbatim and then translated to English. Thematic analysis was then employed to distill the rich data obtained, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of participants' subjective experiences. Results: From the data on the experience of hearing voices, 7 themes and a total of 19 subthemes emerged. The core themes include Descriptive Features and Characteristics of the Voices, Attribution and Appraisals of the Voices, Emotions Associated with Hearing the Voices, Impact of the Voices, Coping Strategies and Resilience, and Help Seeking Intention. Conclusion: Exploring the sources, interpretations, and impacts of the voice hearing experiences, has highlighted the complexity of living with auditory hallucinations and the individuality of the experience, its interpretation along with the help seeking intention. Hence, this supports thorough assessment and the design of targeted interventions.