Introduction
This chapter presents the research design, area and
population, as well as the sampling techniques research instruments and data
analysis and presentation.
RESEARCH DESIGN
It is descriptive in nature. A qualitative approach was used
to suggest ways of empowering Women to fight against diseases affecting their
health, looking at reasons for the situation the Women of Butembo face. The
research also looked at how to identify the root causes of diseases affecting
Women's Health in Butembo.
AREA OF THE STUDY
As far as the content of the study is concerned, the focus was
on factors affecting Women's Health in Butembo in collaboration with the local
NGO called FEPSI based in Butembo city in the North Kivu province (D R
Congo).
The respondents all come from different parts of the District
and from Butembo in particular.
SAMPLE SIZE
A total of fifty (50) women were targeted, which included
adolescents from 16 to 20 years, young married women from 20 to 30 years, and
women of 30 to 49 (Menopause) years.
DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENTATIONS
Below are the methods and instruments used during data
collection;
Secondary sources
Literature review methods
This included using the library sources; that is reading and
reviewing journals and magazines about Women's Health, Gender and Development
and Primary Health Care that could give an insight.
The researcher also used internet sources with actual
information needed in the study.
Primary sources
· Interviews
With the help of a questionnaire the researcher conducted
interviews with the 50 women of the research sample.
However, during the interviews the researcher realized that
some respondents had expectations other than helping him for his research,
that's why there was a need to throw more light on certain points in order to
avoid any misunderstanding of the questions. This also allowed the researcher
to interact more with the respondents to get to see the real situation because
the interviews were conducted in the field.
DATA PROCESSING
The data collected from the field using interviews and
observation techniques were mainly qualitative and they were analyzed. This
makes this study explanatory.
LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The respondents of the interviews were targeted through the
local NGO FEPSI. As a consequence of that, the data collected does not allow
the researcher to know whether this sample group is representative for the
whole population of women in the region of Butembo.
Another problem was in the fact that the participants
initially believed that extra help would come from this study, thus raising
their expectations. This was solved by carefully explaining that this was a
research study for degree purposes. Nevertheless it may be that some of the
respondents while answering were still expecting a reward.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATION
The researcher maintained maximum confidentiality of the
findings from the research. The researcher followed all the legal procedures to
reach the respondents such as getting a letter of introduction from the
university (UMU) and presenting it to the local government Office of Butembo
district and NGO-FEPSI. The researcher conducted out the research in person not
getting another individual to conduct the interviews or analyses. The research
being explanatory and exploratory on a social issue, namely factors affecting
Women's health, it called for ethical standards. For example, the researcher
was bound not to disclose the respondents' names in order to protect their
privacy and allow them to live normal lives. Each respondent's permission was
sought prior to answering questions.
Conclusion
This chapter gives information on the case study, how data was
collected, and shows how data was to be analysed. Limitations and delimitations
of the research are also presented in this chapter.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
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