EXPERIENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS: WOMEN AT PRAMPRAM COMMUNITY

Abstract

In this study, the topic, "Experience of Domestic Violence: Women at Prampram Community" was explored using a quantitative cross-sectional design. A sample size of 50 participants were recruited and Convenient sampling was employed for data collection using a questionnaire as a tool. Data obtained during this study was analysed with the use of the Statistical Packages of Social Sciences (SPSS) analytic software and Microsoft Word. The findings reveal 40% victims being 26 to 35 years, many, 44% were married, and 72% had jobs with 54% being a secondary level graduate. On partners, only, 6% were abusing drugs, 74% did not and 20% not known. On participants, 50% perceived the cause of abuse as monetary issue, 28% as a result of extra-marital affairs, 20% as a result of caring for the children and 2% not returning home early from work. On injury, 64% of the participants sustained injury as a result of the abuse. On physical defects, 42% had that and 58% were emotionally and psychologically affected. The findings of the research show that monetary issue, extra-marital affairs, caring for the children and women not returning home early from work were the possible causes for domestic violence. In the light of these findings, some recommendations have been made, particularly, national bodies such as the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) and Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to create national awareness campaign against domestic violence through intensive media education for all women on the causes, effects and prevention of the menace