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Item AN ASSESSMENT OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: THE CASE OF BONA ZURIA WOREDA, SIDAMA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA.(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2023-12) ABIRHAM ATINAFUDomestic violence is a social issue that affects many women worldwide, especially in developing countries. It is usually expressed psychologically, economically, physically, and sexually forms of domestic abuse by close partners. This study is about understanding various causes and consequences of the domestic abuse of women. The main objective of this paper is to assessing domestic violence against women using the case of Bona Zuria Woreda, Sidama Region. The study employed a descriptive research design that includes both qualitative and quantitative research approaches to assess domestic violence against women. The sample was selected random and purposive sampling system. Concerning data sources, both primary and secondary data sources were employed. To collect necessary and relevant information various instruments were used. These include key informants; FGD and interviews with married women in three study kebeles. Beyond this, a total of 372 respondents participated in the study, along with three key informants, and focused group desiccation, each selected kebele contains two groups, and each group has six participants. The data were analyzed using the descriptive method where data from interviews were transcribed into plain text and grouped into themes. The findings show that husband who are economically, physically, and sexually abusive are also more likely to be psychologically abusive. In the study area, most of the respondents had a low level of knowledge regarding domestic violence and the majority of respondents experienced psychological domestic violence. In this study, economic matters and lack of formal education were identified as the main causes of domestic violence. As the finding result of the study indicates, most victimized women are affected psychologically, which goes strong mental disturbance and depression. The researcher concludes the study, that the special investigation systems that take into consideration the high elevated level of women to domestic violence should also be designed. Therefore, organizing different symposiums and campaigns, educating society about gender equality, and domestic violence, and creating awareness can be useful in fighting future violence against women.Item THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF INDUCED ABORTION AMONG THE WOMEN OF WOLAITA SODO TOWN, SOUTH ETHIOPIA REGIONAL STATE(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-06) DIANA WADILO WANAThe social and psychological experiences of women after induced abortion are challenging. However, there is a lack of information about the experience of women who encountered induced abortion in southern Ethiopia, specifically in Wolaita Sodo town. This study was conducted with the objective of investigating the lived experiences of women who engaged in induced abortion among the women of Wolaita Sodo town. To this end, a qualitative study was employed. Women with the experience of induced abortion were included in the study until information saturation was reached. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants. Data were collected through interviews using focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs), in-depth interviews, observation, and case studies. Regarding data analysis, the study followed the steps of social phenomenology. The findings of the study show the interplay of religious beliefs, societal values, community perceptions, and attitudes towards abortion practice, revealing a spectrum of responses influenced by cultural and generational divides. Many of the women undergo induced abortion without being emotionally prepared, driven by the fear of societal stigma and the pressure to meet societal expectations. They often do this in secrecy, hurriedly, in constrained environments, and, worst of all, under unprofessional guidance. The women prefer death over being mocked by society. The societal moral rule of not killing the baby is effectively taking a grown woman's life, exacerbating risks, some of which are life-threatening and others irreversible. Additionally, the blame and expectations fall solely on the women, making them bear the guilt. Health workers, women of childbearing age, and young unmarried women need to work together to discuss how to control unplanned pregnancies, avoid judgment, and listen to one another. Guidance and counseling services in hospitals are recommended.