Social Work

Permanent URI for this collection

http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/21

Browse

Browsing Social Work by Title

Now showing 1 - 20 of 518
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    A Qualitative Case Study: The Roles of Religious Organizations on Women’s Economic Empowerment Access to Community Financial Resources; The Case of Genete Eyesus Child and Families Development Program, Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-11-14) Mengistu Meles; Abebe Assefa (PhD)
    The objective of this study was to examine the roles of religious organizations in women's economic empowerment to access community financial resources. The study used a qualitative case study by Applying a descriptive method with the aim of gathering relevant information from informants’ perspectives regarding the organization program that helped women access community financial resources. A total sample of 22 participants were selected for KIIs, FGD, and individual home case study purposes using a purposive sampling technique in choosing of informants based on their long duration and experiences in the organization. Data was collected using both primary and secondary sources. The primary sources of data were gathered from the organization staff, organization participants including the members of saving groups, and selected individual women from vocational training. The primary data was gathered using the key informant, FGD, individual household case study guide, and observation checklists. Written English with an Amharic-translated interview guide and mobile device record tools were used to get detailed first-hand information from the study participants to know how the organization works with women to access community financial resources for women and establish women-led small-scale businesses. For secondary data collection, different literature including articles, journals, research findings, organization service manuals, annual reports and plans monitoring, and evaluation checklists were reviewed to support the study findings. Data were transcribed and translated using the hematic analysis technique and coding system based on data similarities and differences the finding of this study revealed that women’s participation in the organization program enabled them to improve their business management skills including saving culture, business planning, and book record keeping.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Achievements and Challenges of Cluster Level Associa tions (CLAs) in Addis Ababa : The case of CLAs in ' Addis Ketema' sub city
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-11) Behailu, Bemnet; Kassaye, Demelash (PhD)
    This study aims to analyze the achievements and challenges of Cluster Level Associations (CLAs) in Addis Ababa, specifically in'Addis Ketema' subcity. Self-help group approach (SHG) has appeared as popular method of working in recent years, this approach is a three tier people's institution: SHG, CLA and Federation. One SHG constitutes between 15-20 poor and socially marginalized women, CLA is a network of8-10 strong SHGs and Federation is a town/local level people's apex institution that represents the entire community. By the time this study is conducted the largest numbers of CLAs are located in Addis Ababa. Out of the hundred CLAs in Addis Ababa, more than 50 CLAs are located in Addis Ketem sub City. Hence, considering the large number of CLAs in Addis Ketema Sub city, five CLAs to be assessed from this sub city by employing purposive and random sampling technique. Accordingly, data was collected from ten leaders of CLAs and five program staffs of SHG promoting organizations by employing interview instrument, and FGD was conducted with twelve CLA members. Moreover, data was also gathered through observation and document review. As the finding of the study proves, CLAs are involved in strengthening and forming SHGs, planning and implementing need based projects, taking up different social issues in their communities and taking up administrative roles. While performing these roles, the CLAs are facing challenges which are hindering their performance; one of the basic challenges is connected to legal identity that is; the CLAs being informal institutions without legal identity. Furthermore, the study also identifies opportunities to strengthen the functioning of CLAs. And Social work implication and recommendation were made based on the findings. Keywords: Cluster Level Associations, Self Help Group
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Activities Performed by Volunteers: The Case of Mekedonia Humanitarian Association
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-06) Kassaye, Ashenafi; Hagos, Ashenafi (PhD)
    Volunteers are defined as those who help others with no expectation of monetary rewards and volunteerism as a type of activity that is intended to improve the wellbeing of others. However, Activities Performed by Volunteers is not well studied dimension in the Ethiopian context in general and in the study area in particular. Consequently, the major purpose of this study was to investigate activities performed by volunteers of Mekedonia Humanitarian Association. The study used qualitative method with case study approach. Purposive sampling technique was used to select samples. Data were gathered through interview, observation and document review. The collected data were organized and analyzed through qualitative research approach. Findings of this study revealed that, there are many motivational factors that make individuals to volunteer in social services. Among these, the main are to get mental satisfaction, to get God‟s blessing, to help succeed the organization its objectives, serve the community and getting opportunity to develop skills. The study found out that volunteers perform various activities ranging from simple tasks to more professional duties. Promoting the organization mission and values is among the activities volunteers perform. Concerning challenges of volunteering, lack of awareness about giving volunteer services, inadequate office facility and time constraints were found to be major challenges. This study forwarded implications for service, policy, research and education. As part of social work implication, what volunteers do in the association is related with social work roles that can be linked with “Reflexive therapeutic” approach which focuses on promoting and facilitating personal growth
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Adolescence and Alcohol Use : Causes and Social Forces Sustaining Drinking Among High School Students in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-06) Maru, Mingizem; Mulugeta, Fekdau (PhD)
    There are stages in human development including adolescence, which is a social construct. At this stage proper follow up and nurturing would be essential for a smooth transition to the next stages of life. Nonetheless, it is also part of the process to pass through some challenging experiences and experiments of life; alcohol abuse being amongst the most eminent concern during their adolescence. This research mainly aims at identifying causes and forces sustaining alcohol abuse among adolescents in high schools of Addis Ababa and the various sources of information on alcohol along the issues triggering decision on the start of drinking alcohol. A mix of four data collection methods, namely in depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions, structured interview and hidden observation, were used to get all pertinent data. 10 adolescents took part in the in depth interview and 32 others in the structured intenliew. A total of7 students from three different schools participated in the FGDs. The major findings of the research unveiled that adolescents in high schools abuse alcohol because of various social, economic, and cultural reasons encouraging consumption including peer pressure in the form fear of isolation, school parties/trips and school surrounding kiosks making them one of the four drinkers; problem drinkers, social drinkers, fashion drinkers or aspiring drinker. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to plan interventions to on people and environment around adolescents to protect them }i-om slithering down to harder psychosocial pathologies even better pull them out in the long run. Key words: Alcohol abuse; Adolescent; high school students; soc ial factors
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Adolescent Social Networks & Sexual Practices
    (Addis Ababa University, 2009-12) Kebede, Wassie; Tasse, Abye (Associate Professor)
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Aging in Rural Ethiopia: the Lived Experiences of Older People in Agrarian Community with Particular Reference to Sedika Kersa Community, Arsi, Oromia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2017-05) Zelalem, Abraham; Gebremariam, Messay (PhD)
    The literature recognizes that gerentological enquiries are generally scarce in Africa. Despite the overall dearth of gerentological studies in Ethiopia, most of studies conducted on issues of older people hitherto excluded rural older people. Nevertheless, many of rural older people are totally excluded from public pension. Besides, rural older people have suffered a plethora of plights. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore, describe, and interpret experiences of ageing of older people in agrarian community. Hermeneutic phenomenology was used to look into the experience of 10 older people (6 male and 4 female) aged 70 and more years recruited purposively. In-depth interview and observation were used in order to collect data from the participants. The data were analyzed through phenomenological data explication guideline adopted from different authors. The findings of the study indicate that the participants of the study do not attach positive meanings to their ageing body. Though they do not nullify their children’s filial responsibility and intergenerational solidarity, they are displeased with them. Thus, they have developed sense of devaluation or sense of loss of worth. As a result, they are pessimistic about their future care when they totally lose their personal agency. Apart from decreased engagement, the participants have different socio-economic participations .The participants have suffered from different challenges .The findings of the study can sensitize policy makers and other concerned bodies to the needs of older people. Additionally, the study can be an input for future further studies on the issue. The implication of the study is that there is a need to enhance gerentological enquiries in the countryside and a wholehearted collaboration among various stakeholders to mitigate multifaceted challenges and meet needs of rural older people. Key words: aging, filial responsibility, intergenerational solidarity, engagement
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Analysis of the Situation of Child Abuse after the Outbreak of COVID-19 in Addis Ababa City
    (Addis ababa university, 2021-09) Haile, Abeba; Negussie (PhD), Fasil
    The main objective of the study was to assess the effect of COVID-19 on child abuse: The case of Addis Ababa City. A qualitative research method was used and an institutional case study approach was applied. The target institutions were selected on the basis purposive sampling techniques because one stop centre for abused children is only found in three government hospitals in Addis Ababa (Menelik II Referral Hospital, Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Tirunesh-Beijing General Hospital).The abused children were also selected using non-probability purposive sampling techniques by considering the government owned institutions. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic in Addis Ababa City, the children are being confined to their homes and a large number of children were reportedly raped and experienced different forms of abuse during the corona virus epidemic. The most prevalent type of child abuse was found to be sexual abuse, especially rape. However, there are also physical abuse, psychological abuse and neglect associated with sexual abuse. Therefore, what needs to be done is to protect children from different type of abuse, responsible stakeholders should educate the community, and government must punish perpetrators severely during COVID-19. Key Words: COVID-19, Child Abuse, Child Protection, One Stop Centre
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Antecedents, Appraisal, Coping Strategies and Psychosocial Adjustment among Cervical Cancer Patients in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Mixed-Method Study
    (Addis Ababa University, 2022-11-01) Anteneh Dirar; Wubegzier Mekonnen (Dr.)
    Despite great developments in diagnostic and treatment modalities for cervical cancer, overall psychosocial adjustment difficulties lead to poor health outcomes and reduced adherence to therapy. Accordingly, this study assessed the antecedents, appraisal, coping strategies, and psychosocial adjustment among cervical cancer patients in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. A cross-sectional, mixed-method study design was employed. The quantitative study collected data from 299 women and analyzed using descriptive, correlation, multiple regression, and path analysis. The qualitative study collected data through in-depth interviews with 11 women and analyzed via thematic analysis. The quantitative study revealed that most women experienced significantly greater psychosocial adjustment difficulties. They appraise their illness as a threat and harm/loss than a challenge. The result indicated that uncertainty, self-efficacy, presence of meaning in life, harm/loss and challenge appraisal, problem-focused coping, and emotion- focused coping strategies were significant predictors of psychosocial adjustment difficulty. Besides, the mediating role of cognitive appraisal and coping strategies in the association between antecedents and psychosocial adjustment was partially supported. The qualitative study findings indicated that women experienced a lack of satisfaction with health care, struggle in work and daily life, and financial difficulties. Women employed various strategies to cope with their illness such as accepting, diverting attention, and religiousness. They experienced delays in seeking medical care because of limited awareness and repeated practice of traditional rituals. Information and advice from health professionals were the most crucial support need identified. The integrated study findings show that women’s personal and environmental antecedents influence their appraisal and coping strategies, and consequently their psychosocial adjustment with diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer. Finally, it was recommended that cervical cancer treatment needs to integrate the psychological and social components of health. Also, expanding diagnostic and treatment facilities should be considered to help women access timely and cost-effective care.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Anti Retro Viral Treatment- its Social and Religious Challenges the Experiences of 32 Members from two associations Tesfa Setechign Mariam and Mekdim Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007-08) Bezabih, Ermias; Getu, Melese (PhD); Berhanu, Zena(Ato)
    There are anecdotal evidences suggesting that the rollout of ART in Ethiopia facing challenges from social and religious directions. These social and religious challenges have attracted the interest of the writer of this thesis. And the project has been conceived with the objective of identifying the social and religious challenges of ART program at the selected two PLWHA associations. For the study, cross-sectional qualitative research method was applied. In-depth interview with selected twenty individuals and focus group discussion with two groups (each had six participants) were conducted. More over, four key informant interviews were also carried out. The study suggested that there are different knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and ART that affect the uptake of ART. We can categorize the participants’ attitude towards using ART in to three. The first group strongly disagrees with the idea of using ART considering it as a weapon of Satan. This group of participants believes that HIV/AIDS is a punishment sent from God or it is caused by evil spirit. For them, it can be cured and has to be treated only by holy water. The second group regards ART as a supporter of the holy water. So, they believe in taking ARV with the holy water concomitantly. The other attitude supported with few informants was using only ART to treat HIV/AIDS. Respondents with this stand expressed their fear saying that the spiritual practices like fasting and going to the holy water sites in cold weather may hamper the therapy of ARV drugs. In addition to religion related factors, social factors are also noted to play significant role in affecting the ARV uptake. Most of the respondents ART are taking the drugs secretly in fear of the stigma and discrimination they may encounter. Especially, members of Mekdim Ethipia National Association were subjected to this situation because they are living in the inner part of the city. Inspite of some problems in using the drug and holy water simultaneously at the holy water site, the social relation at Entoto locality is encouraging for the users. Most of the respondents who were living at Entoto have no interest to leave the place because they are socially free there. In conclusion, the issue is waiting for large scale study in order to measure the magnitude of the problem and for implementation of possible measures at a wide range to abate the problems
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    AQualitative assessment on the relationshipbetween early marriage & divorce: The case of mecha woreda in amhara region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2008-07) mesfin, Redit; Joshi, Sandhya (PhD)
    Early marriage is highly prevalent in Eth iopia. It can have seve ral harmful effects on the overall we ll being of a girl child who is not mentally, psychologically, emotionally or physically prepared for a marriage l ife. Divorce rate in Ethiopia is a lso high. Early marriage is widely practiced in Amhara. Not on ly early marriage but research also shows that marriages in Amhara last on average about seven years and first marriages even less (about four years) . Nevertheless, the relationship and the intensity of the problem has not been identified particul arly for girls in Amhara region w here the problem is very high . Therefore, thi s paper prese nts the re su lt of a qualitative assessment done on girls in Mecha Woreda, Am h ara region to explore the relationship between early marriage and di vorce . The study is believed will enable to create awareness on the relationship between early man'iage and di vorce.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Assessing Resilience in Domestic Workers With Hostiles of Sexual Abuse: Cases in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-06) Aynalem, Seblewonglel; Legesse, Mengistu (PhD)
    This study assessed the res ili cnce in sex ual ly abused female domestic workers in Addis Ababa. The study explored risk exposing factors and factors that faci:ilate resil iGncc alkr sex ual abuse. The study followed ex plora tory quali tative method, using in-depth ami kcy informant in terviews as data col lect ion instrumen ts. The participanls who were selected purposively comprised of eight dOI!lcstie workers, one broker and one key informant from TTTM. The study partic ipants were migrated young, single ,\iOIl'en who have;, poor economi cal alld family background. Among the eight study participants, lo ur lVere actu ally expc:·:cpeed rape, one was faced attempt of rape and the rest three were fln cC·.' '0 touch the private body parts of their host or reversely the ir priva te body pa rts IVlOP; touched without Ihe;r r;QllScn1. The main risk exposing fac tors was mentioned to be drinking, absenc p. or w,ves from home, lack weli der. ned bound ary to t h ~ ser.tQr ~ n d cheating by fa lse promises. As a res uit of the abuse, the s t~:dv parti cipants faced emotional disturbance, distrusting, hopelessnes:;, job insecurity. unsafe abortion, unwantcd prc'.!nullcy d !llJ I-IIVlAIDS. The main res ili cnce factors whi ch helped themtn function well ~ne r sex ual abuse comprised of normali zing the pro blem, di sc lo sing, re iigious affiliation, personal value and selli ng positive life goal. The siudy has inlplica tions which cal l for social work professionals, policy makers ,,,,d ot her eoncern ell bodies to recognize domestic workers whu arc vu lner"ble to sex uai abuse, as a [i.:nik land for research all d practice. Key worusDolncstic workers, !{cs il ;encc, Sex ual abuse.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Assessing the Accessibility of Buildings for Persons with physical Disabilities in Yeka Sub-City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-06) Alemayehu, Alemtsahay; Legesse, Dr. Mengistu
    In this study, an attempt was made to assess the accessibility of buildings for people with physical disabilities in Yeka sub-city, in Addis Ababa. As the study employed descriptive method, the data were analyzed quantitatively that is frequency, percentage and qualitatively (thematically).Non-probability sampling technique was used to gather the data. The study covered the identification and ascertaining the accessibility of a total of 40 public buildings. The study involved twenty people with physical disabilities who lived in Yeka Sub-city and five construction officers. The required data were collected using observation check list and structured-interview for people with disabilities and semi-structured interview with construction officers. To consolidate the information obtained from the observation, a structured interview was conducted with twenty people with physical disabilitiesAbove all, the finding revealed that buildings in Yeka Sub-City are not accessible for people with disabilities. . That is to say, buildings in Yeekaub-city had no way findings, accessible path way, and outdoor facilities. Furthermore, buildings in yeka Sub-city had no easy to use ramps, entrance doors, and reception counter desk. In addition, the building in Yeka sub-city had no large enough corridor, elevator, and had no signage. In addition, buildings in Yeka sub-City did not have the required standards to be accessible for people with physical disabilities and this put a number of impacts on their lives. The researcher recommends contractors to consult the UNICIEF’s standards of buildings. Finally, the researcher suggested future researchers to continue research on accessibility of buildings for people with disabilities in Addis Ababa. Key terms: accessibility, buildings, physical disabilities, standards
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Assessing the Role and Challenges of Community Care Coalition (CCC) in Providing Support to HIV/AIDS Infected People: The Case of KolfeKeranio Sub City
    (Addis ababa University, 2019-12) W/Silassie, Frehiwot; Legesse (PhD), Mengistu
    Community care coalition (CCC) currently represents the front line in the protection of the vulnerable children and people living with HIV/AIDS and the building blocks for a national system of social protection.The main objective of this study is assessing the role and challenges of CCCin providing support to HIV/AIDS infected people at KolfeKeranio Sub City. This study has used qualitative research approach. It has also followed case study analysis and the unit of analysis was “community care coalition” with a case offour ketenas. Purposive, non-probability sampling was employed to collect data from coalitions, PLWHA, and sectors. Five CCCs chairs, four sector representatives, eight vulnerable children and three people living with HIV/AIDS (a total of twenty two individuals) participated in in-depth interviews. Focus group discussion (FGD) was also conducted with three groups. A group that consist six and five vulnerable children andfive community core coalition members participated in focus group discussion. The inclusion criteria was between14-18 year for vulnerable children who received service, community care coalition working on child protection and who are interested, sectors representatives working on the issue and willing to participate and household members were engaged in income generating activities. Data was collected through in-depth interview, FGD, observation and document review and analyzed by using thematic analysis approach. The finding of the study showed that the identified packages of supports have brought changes to the lives of selected PLWHA and their family and venerable children. Capacity building, resource mobilization and data collection strategy is used by CCCs have guided positive change to happen on the lives of beneficiaries. Turnover of the CCC chairs, structural, financial and professional challenges have negatively affected the function of CCCs. Focusing on local resource, knowledge, institution, integrating formal and informal actors and using planned program are the key sustainability pillars of CCCs. Key words: Community Care Coalition, Role and challenges of CCC, Support provided to people living with HIV/AIDS II
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Assessing the Role of Community Care Coalition in Providing Psychosocial Support to HIV/AIDS Infected and Affected People: The Case of Two Selected Woredas in Mekelle City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2013-06) Haileselassie, Binega; Legesse, Mengistu (PhD)
    Communities have th eir own means of managing crisis faced by their members since time of immoral; and local networks like community care coalition plays prominent role in addressing basic needs of members of the community and HIV / AIDS infected peopl e. 2 HIV / AIDS affects all dimensions of person's life: physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements. Providing psychological and social support can help the infected people and their care givers to cope up effectively with each stage of the infection and enhances quality of li fe. In light of this, the main objective of this study was to examine and evaluate the role of Community Care Coalitions (CCCs) in providing psychosocial supports to people infected with and affected by HIV / AIDS in two selected woredas of Mekelle City. The research design employed was both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Participants were selected using both probability and non probability sampling techniques. Stratified sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used. Survey questionnaires, Focus Group Discussions and key informant interviews were data collection methods. The reliability of the survey questions was checked with Cronbach's alpha and measures of equivalence item analysis methods in pilot testing and found to be strong consistent(r=0.78). The content validity of the items was also checked by the inter judge rater professionals and found to be relevant. Data obtained from survey questionnaires was ana lyzed quantitatively using Pearson product coefficient, mean, standard deviation, two sample t-test, multiple regression, and AN OVA. In doing so, STATA V.ll.l soft ware was us ed. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically in line with key elements of ca re and support to PLWHA and vulnerable groups as identified by World Health Organization. The major finding indicates, provision of PSS for PLWHA and their fa milies is found to be very essential. The role of such community based care and support networks also play paramount significance in addressing the need of these target group. The provision of psychosocial support as one separate care and support package within CCCs, create significant difference between beneficiaries level of service satisfaction, relationship between service providers and receivers for the t- value is less than the P, 0.05 with 95% CI. This easy could help social workers to undertake further researches about psychosocial support to vu lnerable group that comes from home and community based supports. According to APA 6'h Ed page one starts at cover page and abstract is two and fin all y chapter one is th ree
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Assessing the Socio-Economic Impact of Self Help Groups: A Case to Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church Nazreth Integrated Urban Development Project
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007-06) Tolosa, Bezabih; Allen, Charlla (PhD)
    As many years passed by, different attempts have been made to mitigate the effect of poverty in many parts of the world. In sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries, various development efforts have been tried to avert the miserable living conditions of the poor; but many of them remained unsuccessful. As one of the sub-Saharan Africa countries, different attempts had been made to improve the life of the poor in Ethiopia. The Self Help Group (SHG) development strategy is one of those efforts; and it is a community owned and managed poverty alleviation program designed to empower the poor in general and the poor women in particular. Adama, the town where this study was conducted, is one of the fast growing towns in the country, and it has various social problems. Population influx, unemployment, lack of housing, lack of basic facilities, etc were the salient problems from which most of the residents are suffering from. To lessen the impact of these problems, various measures have been undertaken by different governmental, non-governmental, and civic organizations; and the Self Help Group development approach that the Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church Nazareth Integrated Community Development Project is undertaking in the town is one of those attempts. In view of the fact that the SHG is a newly introduced development model in Ethiopia, the purpose of this study was to assess its social and economic impact on the life of the poor. In the process of assessing the impact of SHG, seeking answer to the research questions “Has participation in the SHG enhance the economic and social capacity of the poor women; and thereby contribute to the national poverty alleviation effort?” was made. Socio-economic impact of Self Help Groups … IX IX In order to come up with an adequate reply to the questions under the study, both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies were employed. Data gathered from various groups of respondents were then analyzed and summarized. Improved saving habit, enhanced access to loan, wider opportunity to involve in different kinds of individual and group IGAs, improved decision making power of SHG members at household, group, and community level, participation in various trainings and the resulting increase in knowledge and skills, and improved household consumption were some of the major outcomes of involvement in SHGs. Besides, social cohesion created due to group interaction and mutual support among SHG members were also found to be valuable gains of involvement in SHGs. The SHGs that the NCDP is undertaking in Adama town consisted of disempowered poor women whom almost half of them were either divorced, separated, or widowed women who shouldered the responsibility of earning an income for their families. Likewise, social work is a profession that is concerned in helping underprivileged members of the society, enhancing the well being of people within their social context and addressing the well-being of society as a whole. Such a resemblance of the two services calls for the close working relationship between them. Thus, self-help groups, as an empowerment approach, needs to closely collaborate with social work service provision organizations for the better benefit of their clients
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Assessment of Adolescent Parent Communication Concerning Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues among Ayer Tena Preparatory School Students
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Zewdu, Solomon; Kassahun, Meseret (PhD)
    The present study was conducted to assess parent adolescent communication on SRH issues among Ayer Tena preparatory school students, Addis Ababa. Mixed methods research design was used. A total of 393 (female =214 and male =179) adolescent students were selected using systematic sampling technique. A pre-tested, structured and self-administered questionnaire was used for the quantitative study, and an interview guideline was used to generate data from interviewee adolescents and pertinent professionals. To analyze the quantitative data of 378 (female= 208 and male= 170), Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 was used. In addition to descriptive statistics (univariate analysis), further statistical analysis such as Crude Odds Ratio and Adjusted Odds Ratio were employed to see the associations of single independent variable and dependent variable, and multiple independent variables and dependent variable respectively. 95 % confidence interval (CI) and 5% margin of error was considered during the statistical analysis. The qualitative data was analyzed thematically and integrated with the quantitative based on the study questions. Findings showed that 287 (75.9%) adolescents recognized the importance of SRH issues communication with their parents. 34.5% adolescents ever had discussed on at least two topics of SRH issues. Communication was mostly based on parent child sex similarity (mother-daughter and father-son). The study also found that there is a statistically significant relationship between having positive attitude towards parent-adolescent communication on SRH issues, having informed about SRH issues and having literate parents, and parent-adolescent communication on SRH issues. Conclusion was made and the implication was discussed. Key words: Parent, Adolescent, Communication, Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    An Assessment of an Alternative Religious Approach that use Biblical Values and Religious Leaders in HIV Prevention Process
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014) Techane, Fasil; Aseffa, Abebe
    This paper looked at the experience of religious leaders who participated in HIV interve ntion program using religious values and principles to tackle the problem of HIV AIDS in the community and their beneficiaries who benefited from this intervention. This study was deve loped by using an in depth interview as a primary tool and ten pal1icipants were purpos ively se lected to be interviewed. This study was developed in terms of qualitative inquiry with a descriptive purpose. Thematic categorization and content analysis is used for analyzing data. The key findings of this research point out that the conventional methods of address ing the issue of HI V is inadequate to solve the problem of HI VIA IDS, the use of religious leaders in the fi ght against HlV I AIDS can bring tremendous change in th e situation of HIV in the country and the integration of spiritual intervention into the conventional method of intervention wi II res ult a tran sformation of individual and behavioral change. Interventions should also be aimed at empowering and enabling individuals and communities towards ri sk consciousness, ri sk prevention and promotion of healthy life style. Key Words: spiritual intervention, religious values, alternative religious approaches, HIV message, conventional approach
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    An Assessment of an Alternative Religious Approach That Use Biblical Values and Religious Leaders in Hiv Prevention Process
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-05) Techane, Fasil; Aseffa, Abebe (PhD)
    This paper looked at the experience of religious leaders who participated in HIV intervention program using religious val ues and principles to tackle the problem of /-I I V AIDS in the community and their beneficiaries who benefited from this intervention. This study was developed by using an in depth interview as a primary tool and ten patticipants were purposive ly selected to be interviewed. This study was developed in terms of qualitative inquiry with a descriptive purpose. Thematic categorizati on and content analysis is used for anal yzi ng data. The key findin gs of this resea rch point out that the conventional methods of addressing the issue of HIV is inadequate to solve the problem of HIV/AIDS, the use of religious leaders in the fight aga inst HIV/AIDS can bring tremendous change in the situation of HI V in the country and the integration of spiritual intervention into the conventional method of intervention will result a tra nsformation of ind ividual and behav ioral change. Interventions should also be aimed at empowering and enabling individuals and communities towards risk consciousness, risk prevention and promotion of heal rhy life style. Key Words: spiritual intervention, re ligious va lues, alternative reli gious approaches, HIV message, conventional approach
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Assessment of an Intervention Considered to End Child Violence at Rural Primary Schools: The Case of Child Friendly School project at Becho District, South-West Shoa Zone, Oromia Regional State
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-06) Lamessa, Gezahegn; Kasaye, Wube(PhD)
    This research is conducted on the Child Friendly School project being implemented in five primary schools of Becho Dstrict, South-West Shoa Zone, Oromia Regional State for the last two years. The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of the practice considered in ending the child violence at rural primary schools. The study has adopted both quantitative and qualitative methods for data analysis. To conduct the study all the five primary schools and one control school are considered. Sampled school teachers & administrators, students and parents are used as a data source. As the data collection tools: questionnaires, interview and focus group discussions are used to collect data from sample of teachers, administrators, students and parents. Explanatory descriptive approach was adopted to report the findings. The results from the data analysis depict that the project has adopted participatory approach as all relevant stakeholders like District Education Office, schools community and parents took part at planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation stages of the project. There were also various forms of technical and material inputs that contributed to crate attractive learning environment for the children. As a result, improvements were made to the physical, social and learning environment of the schools considered. School facilities were fulfilled for students. The school social environment is also improved as the relationship among students (peers), students & teachers and students and parents has shown significant improvement. In addition, students are accessed to proper educational amenities and learning materials which shows improvement in the learning situation of the school. Most importantly, children are empowered for self-initiated learning and participation in school matters. Generally, the Child Friendly School Project has contributed valuable lessons that supported to end child violence at the five targeted primary schools. Hence, it is recommended that the lesson from the project will be well documented and disseminated to other schools
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Item
    Assessment of Barriers of Accessing Primary Health Care Services For Persons with Hearing, Visual and Physical Impairments in Gulele Sub City of Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-06) Seid, Kemal; Alemu, Hibret (PhD)
    People with disabilities are entitled to using health facilities at least as much as the general population if not more. Inadequate health services coupled with the absence of a disability-friendly health care system and social environment in the developing nations make it difficult for persons with disabilities to access basic medical services. The study uses a qualitative research methodology to describe and understand barriers to access health services for persons with visual, hearing and physical disabilities. The study is conducted in Gulele Sub City of Addis Ababa. I found out that there are barriers related to the physical environment, inaccessibility of transportation and health information. The knowledge and attitude of health care providers is also identified as a barrier and poverty as a facilitating factor behind the barriers. Communication with providers was also an issue when it comes to individuals with hearing impairments because they found it hard to communicate their health conditions to providers if they did not have interpreters of their own. Study records that rising to the challenge of providing excellent and accessible health care to persons with impairments is imperative as a matter of equity and recommends health professionals, health administrators and all other concerned to work hard in realizing the rights of this population and avoid the misconceptions on disability and make all services barrier free for persons with disabilities to the greatest extent possible