Title: Effects Of Alcoholism On Physical Violence Among Small Scale Fishing Households At Kasenyi Landing Site
Authors: Taligola Mubaraka
Volume: 9
Issue: 9
Pages: 8-23
Publication Date: 2025/09/28
Abstract:
The main purpose of the study was to investigate how alcoholism influences physical violence among small scale fishing households at Kasenyi landing site, Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were; to examine the effect of alcoholism on physical violence among small scale fishing households. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design because data was gathered at a single point in time. The categories of respondents were fishermen, community leaders, leaders fishing community and the local police. These categories were selected because they comprised of informed persons who would provide comprehensive data to gain better insight into the problem. The sample size was 67 and I used questionnaires, focus group discussion, observation and the key informant interviews. From the findings, alcoholism had a 37% effect on physical violence. Additionally, it was noted that, despite the education and knowledge acquisition about domestic violence in communities its effects and bad practices, it's clearly seen that this education has not affected long term behaviour change amongst the families in households. Furthermore the, the researcher observes that that alcoholism and physical violence among small scale fishing households in Kasenyi landing site were major issues affecting the region as per the evidence showed by the findings of the study that in terms of percentages that showed that domestic violence is majorly caused by alcohol consumption whereas the major effect on children is abandonment. Government programmes on violence against women do not adequately address the specific vulnerability of women and girls with disabilities. Therefore, from the above findings, it was revealed that alcoholism affected physical violence more than the other forms of violence. Hence the study recommended a need to enact legislation and develop policies that promote gender equality, increase awareness on alcoholism and campaign on where to get help if one needs treatment and rehabilitation. From the first objective it was recommended that to achieve lasting change, it is important to enact legislation and develop policies that protect women; address discrimination against women and promote gender equality; and help to move towards more peaceful cultural norms. In reducing problems associated with domestic violence and child welfare, it is important that the most pressing needs of Kasenyi landing site and in particular Kasenyi landing site is traced first before strategies are implemented. The government should enact and enforce restrictive measures since domestic violence has been found as the main cause of physical violence in Kasenyi Landing Site. The government should strengthen education programs since these people with low level of education are more likely to engage into violence because of little knowledge on the outcomes.