TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration ..................................................................................................... ii
Approval ....................................................................................................... 1111
Dedication ............................................................................................................... iv
Acknowledgement .................................................................................................. v
Abstract ................................................................................................................. vi
Table of Contents ......................................................................................... vii
List of Abbreviations / Acronyms .......................................................................... ix
List of Tables ........................................................................................................... x
CHAPTER ONE .......................................................................................... 1
The perception of the problem ............................................................................... 1
1.1 Background to the study ....................................................................... 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem ..................................................................... 2
1.3 Purpose of the study ............................................................................. 3
1.4 Research Questions .................................................................................. 3
1.5 Significance of the Study ........................................................................... 3
1.6 Scope of the Study ................................................................................ 4
CHAPTER TW0 ............................................................................................. 5
LITERATURE REVIEW .............................................................................. 5
2.0 Introduction ......................................................................................... 5
2.1 Explanations of concepts ....................................................................... 5
2.2 Services PSOs in Amolatar Town Council Provide to PWSA .................... 6
2.3 Challenges PSOs face in providing services to PWSA ............................. 8
2.4 Coping strategies for challenges faced in psychosocial support services.11
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CHAPTER THREE .................................................................................... 15
METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................... 15
3.0 Introduction ....................................................................................... 15
3.1 Area of the study ................................................................................ 15
3.2 Research Design ................................................................................. 15
3.3 Target population ............................................................................... 16
3.4 Sample size and sampling techniques .................................................. 16
3.5 Data Collection Methods and Instruments ............................................ 17
3.6 Procedures for Data Collection ............................................................. 18
3.7 Data Analysis ...................................................................................... 19
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION ............................................. 20
4.0 Introduction .................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Background Information of Respondents ...................................................... 20
CHAPTER FIVE
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS .................. 27
5.0 Introduction ................................................................................................... 27
5.1 Discussion ...................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Conclusion ...................................................................................................... 35
5.3 Recommendations .......................................................................................... 35
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 37
QUESTIONNAIRES FOR DOCTORS ..................................................................... 40
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR GUARDIANS ..................................................................... 43
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS ......................................................... 46
INTERVIEW GUIDE ............................................................................................... 52
ABSTRACT The research study was based on "The Challenges faced by Psychosocial Support Organizations in Providing Services to Persons With Substance Abuse Experience in Amolatar Town Council In Amolataor District'. The research was carried out in 5 wards of the Town Council. The researcher used 30 respondents who were selected on random basis The research was intended to: • Find out challenges faced by psychosocial support organizations in providing services to persons with substance abuse and the strategies that these organizations (PSOs) use in order to continue providing their services to persons with substance abuse. • Consider the conditions that induce the individuals to misuse drugs. • See how the organizations can be helped to offer better services. The following research instruments were used; • Oral interviews • Questionnaires • Focus group discussion The research was a descriptive type, real figures and percentages were used to identify the major aspects. The major services provided to PWSA in ATC were; • Guidance and counseling • Free education to persons with substance abuse • Medical support to persons with substance abuse • Encouraging income generating activities to persons with substance abuse. The major challenges were; • Financial constrain. • Poor communication. • Failure of persons with substance abuse experience to adhere to treatment. The coping strategies were; • Sensitization. • Lobbying and advocacy. • Family involvement in PSOs activities. • Volunteering in PSOs activities.
