Browsing by Author "Chirwa, Aphrida S."

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    Factors contributing to physical violence against women by their husbands at traditional authority Chikuli, Chileka, Blantyre rural.
    (Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, 2010-11-30) Chirwa, Aphrida S.
    The study was conducted to determine factors contributing to physical violence against women by their Husbands at Chileka, Chikuli area. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge of the women on the signs of physical violence; to determine the possible causes to the physical violence in the families; to identify the actions taken by the women who experienced physical violence and assess the women's awareness of legal implications associated with the physical violence. A qualitative research design was used and 10 married women were selected using purposive sampling. Data was collected using interview guides and was analysed manually using content analysis. The study revealed that Jealousy between the partners, economic crises in the families, bad communication between the partners in the family, misunderstandings between the partners and HIV disclosure were the causes of physical violence in the families. Basing on the findings, this study recommends that stricter law enforcement, improved hospital reporting technique, nationwide education and counseling in domestic violence specifically physical violence will help to bring more awareness and reduce the problem of physical violence in families in rural areas.
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    A study on the factors contributing to physical violence against women by their husbands at traditional authority Chikuli, Chile", Blantyre rural.
    (Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, 2010-07-14) Chirwa, Aphrida S.
    One of the greatest barriers to women's economic advancement and the success of broader poverty reduction efforts is the violence that women face routinely. Not only does such violence impede women's ability to live to live full and productive lives, it also hampers their contributions to family, society and economic development. Violence prevents women from going to work, engaging in their communities and accessing educational opportunities to create better lives for themselves and their children. This descriptive qualitative study is to determine the factors contributing to physical violence against women by their husbands using women in Traditional Authority Chikuli, Chileka, Blantyre Rural. The aim of the study is to help policy makers develop strategies in the management of spousal violence against women and help bring intimacy or togetherness in the families. In order to achieve the aim, this paper will assess the knowledge of women in Traditional Authority Chikuli on signs of physical violence, determine the possible contributing factors to the physical violence in families, identify actions taken by the women experiencing physical violence do not take action, find out reasons why some women experiencing physical violence do not take action. , assess women's awareness of legal implications associated with the physical violence and to make recommendations based on the findings for consideration by stakeholders. A sample of 8 women in the child bearing age will be chosen purposefully. Data will be collected using interview guides where women will be recorded and data will be analysed by transcribing and translating the information.