The Impact of Domestic Violence on the Household Income of Kabamba Sub County

Abstract

The study was conducted in Kiryanjagi village, Kabamba Sub County, Buyaga East, Kagadi district. It was aimed at examining the “Impact of Domestic Violence on the household income of Kabamba Sub County” with a Case Study of Kiryanjagi Village. The Purpose of the Study was to assess the impact of Domestic Violence on the household income of people in Kiryanjagi village. The Objectives of the study were; to identify the various forms of Domestic Violence that exist among families in Kiryanjagi Village, to assess the causes of Domestic Violence among families in Kiryanjagi village and to assess the effects of Domestic Violence on the household income of Kiryanjagi village. The study used descriptive research design in which qualitative and quantitative data was collected using community dialogue, field notes, questionnaire and interviewing method. Forms of Domestic Violence found in Kiryanjagi village were: physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and economic violence. Causes of Domestic Violence found in Kiryanjagi village were; poverty, alcoholism, infidelity, laziness, land wrangles and polygamy. The effects of Domestic Violence on the household income of Kiryanjagi village included: Reduces co operation, affects planning and lowers productivity. From the research findings, it was evident that Domestic Violence exists in Kiryanjagi village and it has impacted the household income of families negatively. However, actions recommended by the community were implemented such as; ten Domestic Violence cases were reported and solved, a community meeting was conducted for consciousness raising on Domestic Violence was conducted and community policing was done