Title:	Evaluation of ABS Programme “Life and Living” and Its Influence on Reduction of Domestic Violence among Couples in Isseke Community
Author(s):	Nnaemeka Frank & Nwagbo Nkiruka Christiana
Abstract:	This study investigated how radio programmes could be used to create awareness against domestic violence among listeners of a programme in Isseke rural community of Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The researchers reviewed both conceptual and empirical literatures that were related and relevant to the study with the agenda-setting theory used as the theoretical framework. The study adopted the survey research design in studying the 372 samples drawn from the 5,321 population of Isseke community using the Taro Yamani’s sample size determination formula. The purposive sampling technique was used in selecting the actual respondents. The questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. Findings from the study reveal among others that the programme has created the necessary awareness on domestic violence against women but has not curbed domestic violence against women. The study recommended among others that more time should be devoted to such programmes that deal with domestic violence against women. Other broadcast stations should see it as call to duty to air programmes that will create the necessary awareness about the ills of domestic violence.
Keywords:	abs, domestic, violence, evaluation
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