Browsing by Author "Negeri, Dessalegn (PhD)"

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    Challenges of Employed Women’s Decision Making in Government Offices: The Case of Nekemte Town
    (A.A.U, 2015-07) Sirata, Teressa; Negeri, Dessalegn (PhD)
    The purpose of this study was exploring government employed women's decision making problems in the offices in which they were working in Nekemte town. These problems had been a common phenomenon in government institutions in Nekemte town and they demanded conclusive evidence to be known enough so that the concerned individuals take proper corrective measures. The study was then made with the objective of drawing the attention of the government and the policy makers towards the problems so that firm policy documents would be adopted and enacted to that end. The study addressed the current state of government employed women's decision making problems in Nekemte town by using questionnaires, interviews and focal group discussions and came to the real extent of government employed women's decision making problems in the town. The result of the study then indicated that government employed women in Nekemte town almost did not make decisions in their institutions in spite of the policies, binding national and international conventions, resolutions and declarations for the equal participation of women in decision making as one part of women's an inalienable human rights. It was then strongly recommended that the government, the policy makers and all responsible individuals do their best for the improvement of government employed women's decision making in Nekemte town.
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    Child Protection Response Through Community Based Multi-Stakeholders Approach: The Case of Forum on Sustainable Child Empowerment on the Selected Addis Ababa Project Areas
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-06) Yehualashet, Tizita; Negeri, Dessalegn (PhD)
    The major objective of this study was to describe the contribution of community based multi- stakeholders‟ council to child protection under the initiative of FSCE. To this end, a qualitative case study design was employed. Key informants interview, semi structured interview, case history, focused group discussion and document review was used for collecting the data. The research was conducted at two selected Addis Ababa project sites. In order to select the participants of the study, the researcher employed both purposive and snowball sampling techniques. The data obtained from the participants were analyzed thematically. The results of the study indicated that the major roles of the executive committee are coordinate and monitor the implementation of the strategic plan of the council .On the other hand, the main roles of sub-committee are ,engage and suggest any workable and sustainable intervention and report activates to the executive committee. On the other hand the interventions techniques that are followed by the community based multi-stakeholders council mainly focused on prevention measure. But they are also engaged in rehabilitation and reintegration programs. In regards to the community participation, in both research sites, the community has participated in problem identification, planning, problem solving, and in the contribution of resource. The major challenges indicated on the findings were unable to open a bank account in the name of the council in Woreda 8, high staff turnover from both the sectorial office and from FSCE in both Woredas‟, double responsibility and limitation of time to involve more on the multi-stakeholders‟ activities, and difficulty to convince commercial sex worker to the rehabilitation center. Finally, the study concluded that, even though the CBMSC-CP has faced many challenges, it is a good mechanism of responding child protection issues. Key Terms: child protection, response, community based, multi-stakeholders approach
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    Exploring Effectiveness of Community Coalition Services for protection of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Addis Ababa: The case of Keranyo area
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-11) Feyisa, Yeshewahareg; Negeri, Dessalegn (PhD)
    This study is aimed to assess the effectiveness of Community Coalition for protection of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Addis Ababa, Kolfe Keranyo Sub city woreda 08. The study employed quantitative descriptive method to answer the basic questions. The participants were 116 care givers of Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) who got service from Community Coalition established to serve OVC in Keranyo area. The selection of these participants was made by using systematic random sampling. Demographic and family structure questionnaire that contains questions on basic services given by the CC these are, Education, Health, Psychosocial, Legal and Socio-economic used to interview the respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods using percentage from frequency count to see general pattern of the outcome of services and cross tab Chi-square test to see the relationship of the independent and dependent variable. Both the percentage count and Chi-square test computation revealed that all type of supports given to the OVC and their guardian impact their wellbeing positively enhancing the children and care givers wellbeing with regard to their education, Health, Psychosocial legal and socio economically. Key words: Community Coalition; Effectiveness of services; Orphan and Vulnerable Children; Services for OVC
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    Exploring Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Sexually Abused Children at Safe House
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-05) Daniel, Sonan; Negeri, Dessalegn (PhD)
    The main objective of this study was to assess the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder among sexually abused children and to assess factors that aggravate the onset of the symptoms. The study employed cross-sectional descriptive design with quantitative method of data collection. The participants of the study were 41children who are between the age of 12-18 and who are temporarily residing at Safe House for psychosocial rehabilitation for being sexually abused. To assess symptoms of PTSD two scales namely the Child’s Reactions to Traumatic Events Scale (CRTES-R) and Child Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale (CPSS) were utilized. The findings revealed that, all the studied sexually abused children at Safe House have shown full diagnostic criteria of PTSD. However, based on the participants’ scores in the two scales, participants were categorized under moderate and sever level of PTSD. Accordingly, when 95% participants categorized under moderate level of PTSD, 5% participants were categorized under sever level of PTSD in the PTSD diagnose scale. On the other hand, the result found in the revised PTSD reaction index categorized 39% participants under low and 61% participants under mild level of distress. Nature of abusive acts such as, frequent abuse, giving birth due to rape, the closeness of offenders’ relation with the victims and the response the victims got when they first disclose the abuse were significantly correlated with the occurrence of symptoms of PTSD. The type of counseling given to traumatized sexually abused children was also found to be different from what was supposed to be given to these children. Based on the study findings, to optimize the outcome of the treatment given to these children, professional social workers engagement in developing indigenous manuals and guidelines that help organizations provide these children with appropriate psychosocial service which is based on the specific sequelas of abuse and age category was recommended. Keywords: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Child sexual abuse, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Distress Levels for the Child’s Reactions to Traumatic Events Scale(CRTESR), Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS), Safe House
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    Exploring Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Sexually Abused Children at Safe House
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-05) Daniel, Sonan; Negeri, Dessalegn (PhD)
    The main objective of this study was to assess the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder among sexually abused children and to assess factors that aggravate the onset of the symptoms. The study employed cross-sectional descriptive design with quantitative method of data collection. The participants of the study were 41children who are between the age of 12-18 and who are temporarily residing at Safe House for psychosocial rehabilitation for being sexually abused. To assess symptoms of PTSD two scales namely the Child's Reactions to Traumatic Events Scale (CRTES-R) and Child Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale (CPSS) were utilized. The findings revealed that, all the studied sexually abused children at Safe House have shown full diagnostic criteria of PTSD. However, based on the participants' scores in the two scales, participants were categorized under moderate and sever level of PTSD. Accordingly, when 95% participants categorized under moderate level of PTSD, 5% partiCipants were categorized under sever level of PTSD in the PTSD diagnose scale. On the other hand, the result found in the revised PTSD reaction index categorized 39% participants under low and 61% participants under mild level of distress. Nature of abusive acts such as, ji'equent abuse, giving birth due to rape, the closeness of offenders' relation with the victims and the re;ponse the victims got when they first disclose the abuse were significantly correlated with the occurrence of symptoms of PTSD. The type of counseling given to traumatized sexually abused children was also found to be different from what was supposed to be given to these children. Based on the study findings, to optimize the outcome of the treatment given to these children, professional social workers engagement in developing indigenous manuals and guidelines that help organizations provide these children with appropriate psychosocial service which is based on the specific sequelas of abuse and age categOlY was recommended. Keywords: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Child sexual abuse, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Distress Levels for the Child's Reactions to Traumatic Events Scale(CRTESR), Chi ld PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS), Safe House
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    Slum Dweller Children’s Vulnerability to Food Insecurity and their Coping Mechanisms: The Case of Koshe Slum Area in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-10) Wedajo, Nega; Negeri, Dessalegn (PhD)
    Children whose food and nutrition requirements, or socio-demographic characteristics, may place them at special risk need further study by being members of food insecure slum dwelling households. It is hypothesized that family characteristics influence children’s vulnerability to food insecurity and that food insecurity adversely affects children’s school performance. Data from 2015 were utilized in the age group of 10-18 years from a survey of a cross sectional study in Koshe-the largest Waste Dump, and slum of Addis Ababa. Non probability and probability sampling were utilized. A sample of 112 students and 8 key informants participated in the survey. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected via questionnaire and key informant interview respectively. The USDA’s Household Food Security measures were adapted to measure food insecurity scales specific to the context. The study found that significantly most of the surveyed children suffer from problems of food insecurity, in terms of affordability (M=3.7, SD=1.146); adequacy (M=3.64, SD=1.256) and acceptability, (M=3.45, SD=1.263). Chi-square tests show that there is significant association between vulnerability of children to food insecurity such as income X2(4.710 N=110) df=1, p<0.05; Family Size X2 (2, N = 111) = 7.313, p=0.026; and family employment (X2 (1, N=112)=4.115, p<0.05). The study also found food insecurity is associated with children’s wellbeing (X2(1, N = 107) = 6.689, p=0.01) and school performance (X2(1, N = 107) = 6.689, p=0.01). Qualitative data also supported the above results. Children’s coping mechanisms were identified as scavenging in the dump site (M=4.13, SD=1.4) which has negative effect on their wellbeing