Alcohol abuse, poverty and domestic violence among the married women in Kisenyi Zone, Kampala District

Abstract

This study was undertaken with the aim of establishing the relationship between alcohol abuse, poverty and domestic violence among the married women in Kisenyi Zone, Kampala district. Specifically, the study aimed at :(1) finding out whether alcohol abuse and poverty are related, (2) finding out whether poverty and domestic violence are related and (3) finding out whether alcohol abuse and domestic violence are related. Geographically, the study was carried out in Kisenyi Zone, Kampala District with the target population being included the married women living aged 18 and above. The De Morgan’s Table was used for sample size determination to determine the number of districts to consider from the total population in Kisenyi Zone, Kampala District. The study adopted a simple random technique to select the respondents and ensure that there is equal probability for the selection of the respondents. Data analysis was done using SPSS. (Statistical Package for Social Scientists). The results from the study revealed that there was a statistically significant relationship between poverty and alcohol abuse. This implies the greater the alcohol consumption, the higher the chances of poverty. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant relationship between poverty and domestic abuse This implies the greater the poverty, the higher the chances of experiencing domestic violence and finally, there was a statistically significant relationship between alcohol abuse and domestic abuse. This implies the greater the alcohol abuse, the higher the chances of experiencing domestic violence. The study recommends that (1) the government and other relevant stakeholders should endeavor to sensitize women to desist from alcohol abuse and for those that are already addicts, government should set up rehabilitation centers so that they can abandon this dangerous habit that is likely to sink them into greater poverty,(2) the government and other relevant stakeholders should sensitize men against beating their women. (3) furthermore, structures where women can report cases of domestic violence, like Family Protection Unit of Police should be strengthened.