The Lived Experiences of Families with a Member Affected By substance use dis order: a Phenomenological Study at Amanuel mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia a thesis Report Submitted to the departments of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University in Partial Fulfilment of The Requirements Form as Ter’s degree in clinical Psychology
| dc.contributor.advisor | Getahun Tibebu | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Beakal Amare | |
| dc.contributor.author | Amira Mudesir | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-02-21T08:06:19Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-02-21T08:06:19Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-06-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Substance use disorder is a rising public health issue in Ethiopia; it affects not only the person who uses the substance but also the family members. Considerable attention was given to the prevalence and associated factors of substance use in Ethiopia, but the lived experiences of families affected by their member's substance use disorder received limited attention. Objectives: This study mainly aimed to understand the lived experiences of families affected by their member's substance use disorder at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It aimed to offer an understanding of the challenges faced by affected families and provide support strategies. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study approach was used to examine the lived experiences of families affected by substance use disorder. Data was gathered from 12 participants through semi-structured individual interviews conducted in Amharic, with the data recorded, transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify emerging themes. Results: - There are three major themes identified, reflecting the lived experience of families. These include the psychosocial impact of living with family with SUD, effects on family life and responsibility, and coping mechanisms and support systems. Conclusions: - This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the lived experience of families affected by SUD. Family member experiences show difficult realities. These included emotional distress, stigma, role shifts, disrupted daily life, financial sacrifice, and threats to personal safety. Recommendations: - The study emphasized the need for improving support for families affected by SUD by building long-term care centers, providing counselling and education, training professionals to treat families with respect, and strengthening community support. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/7679 | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | The Lived Experiences of Families | |
| dc.subject | Member Affected By substance use dis order: | |
| dc.subject | at Amanuel mental Specialized Hospital | |
| dc.subject | Addis Ababa | |
| dc.subject | Ethiopia | |
| dc.title | The Lived Experiences of Families with a Member Affected By substance use dis order: a Phenomenological Study at Amanuel mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia a thesis Report Submitted to the departments of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University in Partial Fulfilment of The Requirements Form as Ter’s degree in clinical Psychology | |
| dc.type | Thesis |