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

VII

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