| dc.description.abstract | This study sought to examine the role of communication, in addressing'the eradication of husband battering. The study of this topic was prompted by escalating cases of husband battery in the last ten years, with Nyeri County leading especially in the last two years. Another reason is that most researchers incline on wife battery leaving the area of husband battery under researched. This was evident as data information on husband battery was not easily found with minimal data on reported cases.
Because of these reasons, there was a need to carry out a study of this sensitivity to: Investigate the causes of gender based violence in Nyeri County, Examine how mass media can be used to address gender based violence and to investigate the role of communication in alleviating husband battering. The study used qualitative method of research as elaborated in chapter three (methodology).Interview guides and interview schedule were utilized as they explain human behaviour best.
Two theories were used to inform this study. Agenda setting and the two step flow theory have been used to complement each to inform this study. This study concluded that husband battery comes as a result of several deficiencies as discussed in the findings. It is therefore of utmost importance to deal with the causative factors among others alcoholism and poverty.
To curb husband battery, the study recommends that the government, the concerned NGO's and the community at large particularly the nuclear family should work towards building and not destroying their homes for peaceful co-existence. This as outlined in the intervention strategies can be achieved by creating income generating projects, guidance and counseling, creating public awareness among others. | en_US |
