The Impact of Raising Children with Down Syndrome on Families in Addis Ababa
| dc.contributor.advisor | Mengistu Legesse (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Elshalom Yilma | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-12-26T13:13:42Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-12-26T13:13:42Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-10-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study aims to explore the impact of having a child with Down syndrome on the families that are registered at Deborah Foundation. Deborah foundation is one of the few non-governmental organizations which supports families with intellectual disabilities and majorly focusing on Down Syndrome. The study utilizes qualitative research design study approach. The data is collected from the families registered at Deborah Foundation using semi structured interviews with families with Down syndrome. The criteria for selection is based on, if they have a child with Down syndrome from 4 to 10 years of age, are able to communicate in Amharic or English, and if they are willing to participate. Data is collected using an in-depth interview, key informants and FGD. There were 14 participants in the in-depth interview, 5 key informant and 1 FGD with 5 participants. The data analysis used a thematic approach to identify categories. There are 7 major themes identified in this research: Initial reaction, Coping mechanism, Emotional and Psychological impact, Social impact, Economic impact, Impact of family interaction, and Basic services. The findings of the study indicate that respondents reported a significant impact on overall family functioning when raising a child with Down syndrome. The study highlights the socio-economic effects, with both social and economic aspects of the family being influenced, as well as the psychological impact. More importantly, it underscores the impact on family interactions, revealing the dynamics of the family as a unit. The implication of this study is to guide the development of support systems that strengthen the family unit as a whole for families with children born with Down syndrome in Ethiopia. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/4027 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Family | |
| dc.subject | Down Syndrome | |
| dc.subject | Impact | |
| dc.subject | Child. | |
| dc.title | The Impact of Raising Children with Down Syndrome on Families in Addis Ababa | |
| dc.type | Thesis |