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    An expoloratory study on the contributing factors related to domestic violence against women with households in Oshakati
    (University of Namibia, 2025) Kahima, Frieda N.; Ananias, J.
    Domestic violence significantly affects women through physical and psychological harm, leading to cycles of trauma and fear that disrupt families. As a result, social isolation, financial insecurity, and the continuation of violence over generations, which harms communities. This qualitative study aimed to explore the factors contributing to domestic violence against women within households. The study had three main objectives: to identify these contributing factors in Oshakati, to examine the impact of violence on women's lives, and to propose potential strategies for reducing domestic violence in the area. The study focused on three groups: women who are victims of violence, men who perpetrate violence, and frontline healthcare workers who assist both victims and perpetrators. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method, and the sample size was determined by data saturation. Data was collected through one-on-one interviews with victims and perpetrators and focus group discussions with professionals. The study utilises inductive thematic analysis in conjunction with Dedoose software to analyze data. The study concluded that alcohol misuse, financial-related problems, unaddressed childhood traumas, infidelities, and cultural beliefs are some of the contributing factors to domestic violence against women in their homes. Thus, these women suffer from PTSD, miscarriages, fear, and alcohol dependency. In order to mitigate this, raising awareness of the availability of services to community members and the provision of shelters may reduce domestic violence in the homes.The study recommends the development of educational programs on the link between alcohol abuse and domestic violence by social workers, police officers, and ii nurses. It suggests that the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare enhance policies that support women’s financial independence