Persons with Disability and Alcoholism. A Case Study of Oluko Division, Arua City
| dc.contributor.author | Babra Ayikoru | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-03-16T08:07:26Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-03-16T08:07:26Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-05-20 | |
| dc.description | Undergraduate | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study was conducted on PWDs and Alcoholism in Oluko Division, Arua City. The objectives were to explore the factors that make PWDs to take alcohol, ascertain the impacts of alcoholism on PWDs, and to advance possible remedies meant to solve the problem of alcoholism among PWDs in Oluko Division. The research analyzed the factors and extent to which alcoholism impairs cognitive functions, affects physical health conditions (worsens), and increased economic hardships. It further advanced preventive remedies and interventions that can mitigate these negative outcomes. The findings aimed to inform PWDs, policymakers, CBOs, and healthcare professionals on strategies to alcoholism. This study used a cross-sectional survey design. This design involved gathering data from a population sample at a particular time. The researcher used qualitative and quantitative data collection methods to achieve the study objectives. The data collection tools included questionnaires, interviews and Focus group discussion, enabling the researcher to get firsthand information. The quantitative data was analyzed using statistical methods to identify trends, correlations, and patterns in the study topic. Qualitative data from interviews and focus group discussions was thematically analyzed to extract key themes and insights. Validity was enhanced by seeking the approval and opinion of the supervisor before proceeding to collect the data there after. In conclusion, the research explored social isolation, physical pain associated with certain disabilities, mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and lack of accessibility to treatment/ support services as the causes of alcoholism that has led to increased disability complications, mental health decline, worsening of physical health conditions, and increased economic hardships among others. The researcher therefore recommended implementation of trauma-informed care for PWDs, advancing community based rehabilitation for a disability inclusive society, treatment services should be physically accessible, regular needs assessment conducted by government to establish real challenges of PWDs on ground, regular meetings with member representatives (PWDs leaders, VHTS, LC1) to make them understand further details of alcoholism, their effects to inform strategies to alcoholism among PWDs in Oluko Division. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | APA | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3186 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | Persons with Disability and Alcoholism. A Case Study of Oluko Division, Arua City | |
| dc.type | Thesis |