Perceptions on Gender Based Violence by Male and Female Refugees in Dagahaley Refugee Camp, Northeastern

Abstract

This study, aims at examining the perceptions of gender based violence by men and women in Dadaab, Dagahaley Camp. The study will be carried out in Dagahaley refugee camp, Dadaab, in June 2014. This study will be guided by Ecological theory which was advocated by Heise. This study will adopt cross sectional- exploratory designs. The study will use probability-sampling design through cluster sampling frame. The tools to be used entail the use of standardized household questionnaires, focus group discussion and key informants interviews. Data from structured household questionnaires will be coded and analyzed by computing frequencies, means and percentages. This data will be presented in descriptive statistics such as tables, frequency distribution, charts and. Data emanating from focus group discussion and key informant interview will be organized, summarized and presented in verbatim quotes and selected comments.