IGNOU MASTER http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4474 2026-04-13T04:25:34Z 2026-04-13T04:25:34Z Lemma, Tifsehet http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/7063 2022-07-05T07:50:45Z 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z

Title: ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICALLY DISABLED CHILDREN‟S FAMILY LIFE: THE CASE OF CLUB FOOT CHILDREN AT BLACK LION HOSPITAL, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Authors: Lemma, Tifsehet Abstract: There are many studies done on childhood disabilities, but not on the family life of children with physical disabilities in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the family life of physically disabled children: the case of clubfoot children coming to Black Lion hospital. To achieve the objectives of this study quantitative research approach (descriptive survey) and qualitative research approach (interview) was used. Data was collected through questionnaire from a sample of 45 respondents that were taken through census method and also interview was held with 10 families with clubfoot children. The data collected from the questionnaire was analyzed using statistical tools such as percentage and frequency statistical analysis. The major finding of the research showed that most of the families with children having club foot deformities face financial burden because of the demanding follow up treatment, which is every week for 6 to 8 weeks. In addition, working parents are challenged to take time off work every week for their children’s treatment. However, families are hopeful that club foot is curable, and sustain the challenges of the treatment process. Families, on the other hand, have good relationships within their families, neighbors, and the community, and partially have a smooth social life. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher forwards sound recommendations. The study implies that there is a need to create public awareness regarding club foot deformity. The state should provide laws and policies that are disability oriented as well as educate the community regarding the types of disabilities in order to support the most vulnerable families. These preliminary findings contribute to knowledge concerning the life of Ethiopian families with disabled children. Moreover, the finding may help as an input to the Ethiopian authorities with regards to the needs of families taking care of disabled children.

2018-11-01T00:00:00Z Seyed, Sara http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/7062 2022-07-05T07:47:51Z 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z

Title: FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK MOTIVATION OF RULAR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS: A CASE OF ADA`ADISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE, EASTERN SHOWA ZONE OROMIYA REGION, ETHIOPIA Authors: Seyed, Sara Abstract: This research paper investigates the relationship between employee work motivation and factors affecting their motivation level, in addition the study was investigated what social work skill is missing among the Health extension workers and provide with strong recommendation that would help the policy makers, the agency and the health extension workers as well as for forthcoming researchers in the areas. It examines the main and common motivation theories and different approaches to motivate employees. Concerns found with the employee‘s motivation and performance and the relationship between them clearly defined in the literature review and lately have been discussed in the findings and discussions based on the data analysis done. To collect data, the total number of HWs in the district is 280. Out of them 140 HWs were selected randomly for investigation. Thus, the sample represented 50% of the total target population. Proportionate simple random sampling procedure was adopted to select the subject under study.

2018-11-01T00:00:00Z Mangistu, Neway http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/7061 2022-07-05T07:44:11Z 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z

Title: THE RELEVANCE OF SOCIAL GROUP WORK METHOD IN YOUTH GROUP LIVELIHOOD INTERVENTIONS: THE CASE OF GEDEO ZONE, DILLA ZURIYA WEREDA YOUTH GROUP LIVELIHOOD Authors: Mangistu, Neway Abstract: This study investigates the relevance of social group work method in youth group livelihood interventions. It was carried out at Gedeo Zone, Dilla Zuriya woreda in five kebeles. In order to get a cost and time effective result, the study was limited into a single woreda’s of five rural kebeles, whereby the youth unemployment is high. The main objective of the study was to assess the application and relevance of social group work method in youth group livelihood interventions. Its aim was to solve factors affecting the effectiveness and sustainability of group youth livelihood interventions in the study area. The study was employed mixed research approaches of qualitative and quantitative. The study was used focus group discussion, observation and interview tools of data collection from diverse respondents such as youth group, social workers and group workers. This research is an exploratory. Likert scale and close ended questionnaires were used for to identify application of social group work in group youth livelihood. The finding of this research indicates that, social group work method was not applied at the group youth livelihood interventions. In order to effectively intervene in the group youth livelihood, concerned bodies didn’t give sufficient attention for the relevance of social group work method. The study revealed that, since the current government economic policy is in favor of group intervention, there are vast opportunities to apply social group work method in different levels. Even though, social group work method propose different values and principles which are essential for the success of group interventions, there is no satisfactory level of response from respondents for the application of all these values and principles in the group youth livelihood intervention. The finding also indicates that, there was no organized application of social group work method in youth livelihood interventions. Therefore, it can be understood that this is the primary factor for the in-effectiveness of the group youth livelihood interventions in the study area.

2018-11-01T00:00:00Z Alemayehu, Minassie http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/7060 2022-07-05T07:37:20Z 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Role of Life Skill Education on the Development of Vulnerable Adolescents: The Case of World Wide Orphans Foundation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Authors: Alemayehu, Minassie Abstract: Life skill education is considered a vital component for the proper growth and development of adolescents as they transition through their formative period to reach adulthood. It can be provided in schools, youth clubs, sport clubs, religious centers, and any other adolescent congregation by governmental and non-governmental actors. This study explores in particular the life skill trainings provided by one non-governmental organisation, World Wide Orphans (WWO), especially for vulnerable adolescents, with the aim of exploring the role of the trainings in advancing the cognitive, emotional, and social development of the beneficiaries as well as to understand more about the training provision. The research used a matrix of interview, observation, and focus group discussion tools to investigate the research problem. The results indicate that the adolescents have acquired valuable cognitive skills such as problem solving, decision making, and critical and creative thinking through team work exercises; social skills such as communication skills, empathy, and interpersonal relationship skills through interactive forums; and emotional skills such as coping with emotions and stress as well as self- awareness through group counseling interventions. The research also indicated that the beneficiaries of the programme are less outward looking in terms of social interactions in the wider society due to the exclusive focus of the programme on vulnerable adolescents which shelters them from the larger community. Furthermore the research indicated that the programme needs to do more in expanding the reach of the programme and work with government and non-governmental organisations to promote life skill education throughout the country.

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