Investigating Experiences of Vulnerable Children on Gender-Based Violence: A Case Study of Kigamboni Municipality, Dar Es Salaam Region.

Kiroya, Sereti Loosurutia (2024) Investigating Experiences of Vulnerable Children on Gender-Based Violence: A Case Study of Kigamboni Municipality, Dar Es Salaam Region. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study focused on ―Investigating Experiences of Vulnerable Children on GenderBased Violence in Kigamboni Municipality. The research objectives were examining the gender-based violence experienced by vulnerable children, identifying the contributing factors to gender-based violence, and assessing the effectiveness of existing interventions to address it. Ecological System Theory guided the study and employed pragmatism philosophy. The study used a descriptive research design that accommodated mixed research approaches. This study employed stratified random sampling and purposive sampling to achieve its objectives. The sample size of this study was 100 respondents, where data was collected through a quantitative approach through a questionnaire and analyzed using the SPSS software Vision 29. And results presented in tables, while the qualitative data were collected using interviews and analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that poverty and lack of education within families were the significant factors contributing to gender-based violence against children in the study area. The study observed prevalent forms of abuse, including physical and sexual abuse, exacerbated by socio-economic disparities. The interventions identified included community education, which was found to be insufficient in protecting children and preventing violence. Based on the findings, it was recommended to implement school food programs to ensure that children have access to necessary nutrition, empower low-income families to manage basic needs, improve access to support services such as counseling and medical care, and enhance education on self-awareness and protective measures for both children and the community. Keywords: Children, Gander-based violence and Vulnerability

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