SULWA J_BSWASA_2024.pdf2024-11-082024-11-082024-10-04THESIShttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/2233The main source of the study was to assess domestic violence on the lives of women in Nansanga sub county Budaka district. It was guided by three major objectives: To investigate the various forms of domestic violence that exists in Nansanga sub county, Budaka district. To determine the effects of domestic violence on the psycho-social well-being of the rural women in Nansanga Sub county, Budaka district. To explore interventions necessary to handle domestic violence on rural women in Nansanga sub county, Budaka district. In data collection, two tools were used namely questionnaires and interviews guides. The subjects who participated in the study were the local council, police, women and finally parents The study revealed the various forms of domestic violence being experienced by the women and this included sexual abuse, financial abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and others. These lead to effects like disabilities, death, development of aggressive behaviors, and anxiety, sleeping disorders and others. Recommendations were made on the basis of domestic violence in that government should strengthen its legislation on issues concerning domestic violence because it is rampant. It should empower women to take part in income generating activities so that they can survive on their own. There is also need for more guidance majorly for those affected by domestic violence finally those affected with the violence should always report such cases so that there is quick interventions, others can be referred to where they can be helpeden