Factors influencing domestic violence among women in Uganda. A case study of Makindye Municipality

Abstract

This study aimed to assess factors that affect domestic violence in Makindye Municipality Wakiso District. It was specifically aimed to find out the effect of age, education level, income and gender of household and possible strategies that could be taken to reduce domestic violence in Makindye municipality. It comprises of five chapters where chapter one includes the background to the study, objectives and statement of the problem. Chapter two includes literature review which is written in line with the objective of the study, this shows the opinions of other scholars who had did studies of domestic violence before and conceptual framework . Chapter three includes research methodology where different data collection methods were used to gather information for example, participant observation, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and research instruments which also include interview guide (questionnaires) and observation check list. Chapter four shows a clear presentation and discussion of the findings. In the findings, it was revealed that women are the most people that are negatively affected by domestic violence. However, to some extend men are also violated by their wives. Chapter five has the conclusion and recommendation of the study.