The livelihood needs and coping strategies of elderly women in Nakaseke District

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to understand the livelihood needs and coping strategies of elderly women in Nakaseke District. The study was guided by the following Objectives; a) To find out the livelihood needs and coping strategies of elderly women in Nakaseke District, b) To find out the livelihood needs and challenges faced by elderly women in Nakaseke District, c) To find out the Coping and support system for the elderly women and d) To suggest the various interventions to improve the quality of life for elderly women. The study used across sectional descriptive research design with qualitative research methods which helped to gather in depth information on the livelihood needs and coping strategies of elderly women. The sample size of the study was 19 elderly women including 7 local community leaders in the key informant’s interviews and these were selected using purposive sampling method. Face to face interview guides and key informant interviews were generated to collect the required data that was later analysed. Data was presented and analysed into content in that it was presented based on the questions that they were asked about the livelihood needs and coping strategies of elderly women. A number of issues were presented including the coping and support system of elderly women, and also the interventions were also presented to ensure that the Government works hand in hand with different organizations, different leadership structures to better elderly women lives. Therefore, elderly women livelihood should be prioritized since they are already vulnerable being women.