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    Perceived Psychological aI'.d Health Consequences of Some Selected Harmful Traditional Practices on Children in Ethiopia: The Case of Sululta Mulo District
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007-03) Angassa, Tesfaye; Zeleke, Seleshi (PhD)
    This study examined the psychological and health consequences of harmful traditional practices (HTPs) on children in Ethiopia with specific references to Sululta Mulo District. The instruments used to collect the data were questionnaire, focus group discussion (FGD) and interview. Hundred household heads for questionnaire, six participants in the FGD, and ten interviewees were involved in the study. In selecting the representative sample, stratified random sampling technique was employed. Descriptive statistics, chi-square and percentage were employed to analyze the collected data. The results of the study revealed that the magnitude/ prevalence/ of female genital mutilation, marriage by abduction and corporal punishment is high. Where as the prevalence of early marriage is moderate. The findings also indicated that although the population accepted the practices for different reasons, neither of the practices are beneficial rather they have negative effects on the psychological and health conditions of children. Moreover, the results showed that exercising HTPs on children is the violation of the fundamental rights of human beings. Finally, it is recommended that intensive intervention activities should be done by governmental and non-governmental organizations to reduce HTPS.