Access to dissemination of domestic violence information by women journalists in Tanzania: a case of Tanzania Media Women Association (TAMWA).
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2016
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University of Dar es Salaam
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This study aimed at investigating access to and dissemination of domestic violence information by women journalists and used TAMWA as a case study. The study was guided by the following objectives; firstly, to identify domestic violence information sources' accessed by TAMWA; secondly, to examine how TAMWA accesses domestic violence information; thirdly, to find out how TAMWA disseminates domestic violence information; fourthly, to examine problems/challenges associated with access and dissemination of domestic violence information by women journalist; and fifthly, to suggest various ways by which women journalist could improve their access to and dissemination of domestic violence information. The study applied an exploratory research design using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were collected through documentary reviews, face to face, in depth interview and self administered questioners. Findings from the study revealed that women journalist access information through research, survey and observation, and they disseminate information through all kinds of media such as radio and TV stations. Moreover findings also revealed that women journalist encounter a number of problems when accessing and disseminating domestic violence information which include people especially in the rural sector not being aware about domestic violence, victims not ready to provide information and journalists not trained on domestic violence aspects. The study recommends that, the media should make sure that it is more accessible to rural areas where domestic violence is more prevalent; journalist should be trained on the issue of domestic violence etc. The study concluded that domestic violence is a problem which is not well addressed; this is due to the fact that it exists within the household and hence there is a lot of secrecy around it, hence if efforts are made to educate and sensitize all stake holders on domestic violence, the problem will be reduced or eradicated.
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Family violence, Women journalists, Information services, Tanzania Media Women Association, Tanzania
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Shao, F. I. (2016). Access to dissemination of domestic violence information by women journalists in Tanzania: a case of Tanzania Media Women Association (TAMWA).