The Impact of Psycho social Intervention on Sexually Abused Children: A Case of Selected Organizations Working With Children In Nairobi County.

Kabalo, Divina James (2020) The Impact of Psycho social Intervention on Sexually Abused Children: A Case of Selected Organizations Working With Children In Nairobi County. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of psychosocial support interventions on sexually abused children. The global prevalence of child sexual abuse has been estimated to be 19.7% for females and 7.9% for males (Pereda, 2009). Africa has the highest prevalence rate of 34.4% (Anderson, 2012). Kenya National Survey on Violence against Children (2010) indicated that 32% of females and 18% of males experienced sexual violence before the age of 18. Paolucci (2001) identified outcomes of child sexual abuse namely; posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, suicide, sexual promiscuity, victim-perpetrator cycle, and poor academic performance. The researcher used case study method of selected organization, Kibra Community Self-Help Program in Kibra Sub-county. Purposive sampling was used to establish a sample size of 68 respondents. The quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed and presented. The study established that about two third of children who were sexually abused had their psychosocial well-being enhanced. Support groups, counselling, medical treatment, going back to school, law enforcement and play therapy were among the effective psychosocial interventions used for their psychosocial well-being. Findings from the study would be useful to the government and other stakeholders. Recommendation to the government is to include psychosocial support into legal frameworks and policies, avail sufficient funds and human resource for implementation. Keywords: A Child, Child Sexual Abuse, Psychosocial and Psychosocial interventions

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