An Assessment of Psychosocial Effects of Cyclone Idai on Children: A Case Study of Ndiadzo Village, Ward 9, Chipinge District
- Author
- Mukoko, Bridget
- Title
- An Assessment of Psychosocial Effects of Cyclone Idai on Children: A Case Study of Ndiadzo Village, Ward 9, Chipinge District
- Abstract
- Cyclones are among the most common and destructive natural hazards, therefore, the aim of this research project was to examine the psycho-social effects of Cyclone Idai on children in Ndiadzo Village, Ward 9, Chipnge District. The objectives of the study were: to examine the psych-social effects of Cyclone Idai on children in Ndiadzo Village, Ward 9, Chipinge District, to assess the mechanisms that the children and their households adopted to cope with the psychio-social effects of Cyclone Idai in Ndiadzo, to propose measures that can be put in place to help children counter the devastating psycho-social effects of Cyclone Idai in Ndiadzo Village, Ward 9, in Chipinge District. The study employed employed a qualitative research paradigm and utilised the case study research design. About 39 people were purposively sampled including two Social Development Officers and one Childline social worker who were key informants. Data was collected using interview method of three focus group discussion. Children and parents in the village constituted the desired characteristics of the targeted population. The study found that the psycho-social effects of Cyclone Idai greatly affected them as they engaged their selves in substance abuse, child prostitution, child marriages as well as unsafe migration. The study also found out that the coping mechanisms that implemented were psycho-social support, promoting belonging, and developing resilience by encouraging independence as well as reducing risk of anxiety through metacognition. The study also found out the measures/strategies that can help children to recover from psycho-social effects which are enhancing community participation and awareness campaigns, reinforcement of policies and providing education about trauma events. The researcher recommended that psycho-social support should be frequently done since it is not a one day thing.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Psychosocial Effects
- Cyclone Idai
- Supervisor
- Dr. Masuka. T
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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