Interventions for reducing child abuse and neglect among Children with disabilities in Mukono Central Division, Mukono District
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2026-05
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Uganda Christian University
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Child abuse and neglect are among the problems affecting children all over the world. Children with disabilities have an elevated vulnerability to child abuse and neglect because of stigma in society, dependency, and lack of protection measures available for them. This project focuses on identifying ways through which the rate of child abuse and neglect can be lowered among children with disabilities living in Mukono Central Division, Uganda. The research design was a mixed methods approach that involved both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Information is collected from the caregivers, parents, teachers, social workers, and disabled children through questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. This approach ensures an in-depth understanding of the statistical trends and real-life cases. The findings indicate that the children with disabilities in Mukono Central Division are subject to various forms of abuse including physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and in some cases sexual abuse. Some of the factors that contribute to this problem include poverty, ignorance by the caregivers, culture and social Is in conclusion, the study highlights the importance of adopting an integrated and collaborative multi-sectoral approach that will ensure legal action is taken, children protected, communities empowered, and proper services offered. Lastly, in response to the recommended areas of concern in relation to service delivery, coordination, and inclusion, the study suggests the need for adopting an integrated multi-sectoral approach that involves health, education, social protection, and legal services. It is important for the government to enhance the availability of inclusive education, healthcare services, rehabilitation services, and psychological counselling. On the other hand, the collaboration between NGOs and CBOs with government departments is vital for enhancing the effectiveness of the referral system and coordinating service delivery. Integration of activities including awareness creation and economic support is necessary to address the complex issues surrounding abuse and neglect. As rightly noted by the World Health Organization and the World Bank (2011), such an approach will result in sustainable child protection outcome.
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Undergraduate