This study was aimed at exploring the efficacy of social work roles in disaster risk management Zimbabwe face climatic changes. It carried out Binga district, Matebeleland-North province using qualitative methodology and a case design. The sample comprised 8 practicing workers. Snowballing purposive sampling techniques were used to select these participants. Data collected through in-depth interviews an interview guide. Thematic content analysis employed analyze data. found that workers play...

Abstract Women’s vulnerability to climate-induced shocks hinges on a high dependence climate-sensitive livelihoods and natural resource base aggravated by the acute inequalities that they experience due patriarchal dominance. This article’s purpose is unpack vulnerabilities rural women in climate change terrain which necessitates involvement of social work profession. study adopted qualitative methodology guided multi-case design. A sample twenty-five participants, including community...

Disaster and Risk! Exploring meaning through the lens of (South) African languages: A case Xitsonga language in disaster communication. Even though there is a difference between management-related terms itself, crisis, emergency, they are closely interconnected, interdependent, overlap significantly. With blurred line definitions these terms, mainstream literature uses disaster, emergency interchangeably combination such as ‘disaster crisis management’ ‘crisis management’. The aim this...

Parents of children with disabilities have faced difficulties in looking after their children, be it socially, economically and financially. rural areas are mainly left a huge burden, as there is lack services support from both the state non-governmental organisations. Sekhukhune district, area Limpopo province South Africa, face challenges raising disabled related to resources at disposal.This study focuses on experiences life circumstances by parents living different types Lehlaba...

Purpose of the study: This paper aims to ascertain nexus between digital divide and social exclusion (inequalities) - directly indirectly, as technology enables people socialise, communicate, work, study, conduct business.
 Methodology: To do this, literature review is employed a methodology. Specifically, narrative or semi-systematic was conducted on all sources germane topic under investigation.
 Main findings: The has found that adverse effects employment, education, health,...

Abstract This paper interrogates indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) based climate governance in water and land resource management under-resourced areas of Zimbabwe. Water resources are fundamental for smallholder farmers their productivity. The concept IKS plays a significant role change adaptation Zimbabwe's rural communities. Climate has considerable influence on the success agricultural production communities Hence, it becomes to assess community-based methods governance. Qualitative...

AbstractAbstractPoor adherence to antihypertensive medications remains a significant challenge in the management of hypertension among women living rural areas. The objective study was assess reasons nonadherence suffering from hypertension. researchers used qualitative exploratory research design conduct study. A purposive sampling technique select fifty (50) Black African who participated five (5) focus group interviews. NVivo program manage and organize data. revealed that inadequate...

This paper aims to assess the nexus of food insecurity, climate change and migration in developing world. The world is experiencing triple challenges unprecedented migration. Food insecurity as a result climatic variabilities has likelihood pushing people migrate. Interlinkages between human mobility should be recognised. methodology employed this literature review, specifically an Integrative review all sources related topic under investigation. Findings study point fact that most world's...

Successful realisation of social development goals and objectives requires the effective harnessing, harmonising rationalising indigenous community based groups within their cultures. These have to be identified, work together appreciated as they add value improve quality life people in localities. They are self-propelled enterprises visible events ranging from weddings, funerals xiseveseve (mutual aid groups). not recognised supported by both private public sector institutions, let alone...

AbstractThe social work scholarship in Zimbabwe and South Africa has neglected issues to do with religion spirituality. This study focused on an African initiated church called Johane Masowe Chishanu (JMC) where it originated is visibly growing. The sought examine the healing practices Church. Data was collected from church's prophets (N=15), assistants (N=6) chronically ill people (N=9) who assistance church, through interviews a community Buhera District Seshego Township Limpopo Province,...

AIM: The aim of this study was to examine the alcohol drinking patterns among young male and female drinkers. 
 METHOD: Data were collected though a questionnaire from 71 grade 11 learners who expressed that they had an alcoholic drink in preceding month. 62% respondents remaining 38% represented by learners. data analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). RESULTS: This showed people begin at relatively age. Furthermore, drinkers have earlier debut than their...

AIM: This research project aimed at exploring the views of secondary school teachers and hostel matrons on landscape substance abuse amongst youth a border town situated in northern region Namibia. 
 METHOD: In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted with matrons, selected by means purposive sampling method from five schools representing state private schools. Ethical approval was obtained University Namibia’s ethical committee, whilst permission to conduct...

This study sought to explore religious practices and beliefs that violate the rights of children with disabilities in Zimbabwe. The authors employed a qualitative approach exploring cultural abusive disabilities. Authors used exploratory-descriptive case design purposive sampling selecting participants. Data collection took place Dzivarasekwa, high-density suburb Harare among who were receiving rehabilitation services at Hospital their caregivers. established come from some apostolic...

Purpose of the study: This paper was aimed at determining population’s vulnerability to natural disasters in Runnymede Village Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa. Methodology: The researchers used qualitative research approach and exploratory design. A total number 16 participants took part study. consisted small-scale farmers, social workers, disaster management members. Data collected through individual semi-structured focus group interviews analysed thematically. Main Findings:...

People in rural settings depend on woods to prepare foods which damage the environment and places future risk against heavy storms. Social policy is quiet tends overlook environmental wood deforestation areas. The paper sought appraise perspectives, explore their perceptions strategies of people areas impacts deforestation. Exploratory-descriptive designs, interview schedule, audio tape, verbatim transcriptions NVivo were considered. Participants a percentage ninety-six indicated that cause...

This paper aims to examine forensic interviewing techniques during child sexual abuse allegations using South African lenses. Forensic Social Work education and practice in Africa is emerging as it has been adopted from the United States of America.  There are currently no guidelines for social workers inform assessment children who alleged be sexually abused which a context. For protection children, skillful interviews must conducted perpetrators convicted. help eliciting accurate...