AAU School of Social Work
MSW Program: 2004-2006 Class
Thesis Research
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Abebaye Hailu Ergete (2006). "Role of Faith Based organizations in Combating HIV and AIDS Epidemic in Addis Ababa: Case Study of Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church." Advisor: Professor Sandhya Joshi.
Abebe Assefa Abate (2006). "Life Skill and its Contribution to Competent Workforce Development: The Case of Sociology and Social Anthropology and Psychology Undergraduate Students in Addis Ababa University." Advisor: Professor Alice K. Johnson Butterfield.
Aissetu Barry Ibrahima (2006). "Parents and Children in 'Empty-Shell' Families: A Case Study on Selected Families in Addis Ababa." Advisor: Professor Sandhya Josh
Andom Gessese Kassahun (2006). "Strengths Approach for Community Livelihood Building Among Poor Women in an Urban Context in Ethiopia: A Study on Female Headed Households in Arada Georgis, Addis Ababa." Advisor: Professor Alice K. Johnson Butterfield.
Ashenafi Hagos Baynesagn (2006). "Exploratory Study of Homelessness in Ledeta Sub-City of Addis Ababa." Advisor: Professor Alice K. Johnson Butterfield.
Amare Worku Degaga (2006). "Empowerment of Youth Club: Experience, Opportunities and Challenges: The Case of 'Sele Tselote Egi' Youth Reproductive Health/HIV/AIDS Club in Oromia and 'Kal' RH/HIV/AIDS Club in Addis Ababa Region-Ethiopia." Advisor: Professor Alice K. Johnson Butterfield.
Bisrat Yared Fenta (2006). "Skilled Migration of Ethiopians Cause and Impact: The Case of Ethiopians in Washington, DC." Advisor: Dr. Abye Tasse.
Dawit Tatek Yaszi (2006). "Review and Evaluation of the Care & Support Programs of Mekidim Ethiopia National Association for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS and their Family." Advisor: Professor Nathan L. Linsk.
Dechassa Sisay Adugna (2006). "Empirical Assessment of Some Household Related Factors Affecting the Wellbeing of Children in Rural Areas: Particular Study of Two Gandas of Dawoo and Becho Districts." Advisor: Professor James Rollin.
Deribe Abera Hailu (2006). "The Situation of Scavenging Children on the Waste Dumping Sites of Addis Ababa." Advisor: Professor James Rollin.
Dessalegn Negeri Guyo (2006). "Guddifachaa Practice as Child Problem Intervention in Oromo Society: The Case of Ada's Liban District." Advisor: Professor James Rollin.
Emebet Mulugeta Ayele (2006). "Workforce Development; Career Development, Preparation and Readiness of Undergraduate Students to Join the Workforce: The Case of Sociology and Psychology Students in AAU." Advisor: Professor Alice K. Johnson Butterfield.
Uthman Hassen Ahmed (2006). "A New Frontier in the Inter-Ethnic Relationship in Multi-Ethnic Ethiopia: A Study on the Role of Religion in Promoting Inter-Ethnic Integration in Beni-Shangul." Advisor: Professor James Rollin.
Garedachew Tiruneh Ejigu (2006). "Situational Analysis of Orphan and Vulnerable Children in Bahir Dar Town, Northwest Ethiopia." Advisor: Professor Nathan L. Linsk.
Geneti Negassa Ghilu (2006). "Stigma and Discrimination of HIV/AIDS Orphans: The Case of Orphans Supported by CHAD-ET." Advisor: Professor Sandhya Joshi.
Hailemichael Tesfahun Abreham (2006). "Determining Factors that Affect Pregnant Women's PMTCT Utilization of PMTCT Services: The Case of Health Facilities at Nazareth/Adama." Advisor: Professor Nathan L. Linsk.
Kassaw Asmare Wasie (2006). "Creating the Link: Formal and Informal Community Care Giving for AIDS Orphans." Advisor: Professor Nathan L. Linsk.
Meron Negussie Sime (2006). "The Living condition of the Next Generation in Slums in Addis: The Case Study of 10 Girls Living in 'Katanga' (Kebele 20/21 of Kirdos Sub-City)." Advisor: Professor Sandhya Joshi.
Mesele Mengsteab Habtu (2006). "Community Theatre as Cultural Intervention: The Case of the Samre Community Theatre Project on Evil-Eye Organized by the Tigray Arts School." Advisor: Professor Alice K. Johnson Butterfield.
Meseret Daniel Desta (2006). "Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Children Exposed to Commercial Sexual Exploitation: Outcome Evaluation and Program Analysis. (The Case of Forum on Street Children-Ethiopia)." Advisor: Professor James Rollin.
Meseret Kassahun Desta (2006). "Dallocha Women Water Development Association in Managing Community Water Project: Is It Empowering?" Advisor: Professor Alice K. Johnson Butterfield.
Mesfin Mekonen Derseh (2006). "Police Productivity in Criminal Investigation: An Assessment of the Performance Problem in the Guilele Sub-City Policy Department." Advisor: Professor James Rollin.
Mindahun Gebretsadik Eshetie (2006). "Employment Opportunities and Discrimination Against People with Disabilities: The Case of the Blind and Physically Impaired." Advisor: Professor Nathan L. Linsk.
Moges Tafesse Wallelu (2006). "Investigating the Impact of Media Advocacy in Framing Accessibility of Antiretroviral Treatment in Ethiopia: A Social Work Perspective." Advisor: Professor Nathan L. Linsk.
Mulumebet Goshu Abebe (2006). "A Study on Contributing Factors to Adolescents' Reproductive Behavior in Slum Areas of Addis Ababa: The Case of Teklehaimanot Area." Advisor: Professor Sandhya Joshi.
Mussie Tezazu Asmare (2006). "HIV/AIDS and Its Impact on the Traditional Support Networks of the elderly: The Case of Arada Sub City in Addis Ababa." Advisor: Professor Nathan L. Linsk.
Selamawit Abebe Kelbisow (2006). "The Situation of children Imprisoned Mothers: The Case of Addis Ababa Prison." Advisor: Professor James Rollin.
Serkalem Bekele Zewdie (2006). "Divorce: It's Cause and Impact on Women and their Children: A Comparative Study between Divorced and Intact Families." Advisor: Professor Sandhya Joshi.
Tadesse Hailu (2006). "A Study on Street children in Dessie with Specific References to Admas Child Rehabilitation and Development Project." Advisor: Professor James Rollin.
Tamrat Terefe Belachew (2006). "Orphan Girls Education in Addis Ababa: A Case Study." Advisor: Professor Melese Getu.
Tena Yigezu Gerbertsadik (2006). "Effects of Gender Inequality on the Lives of Women: The Case of Kibet Town of Silti Woreda in SNNPR." Advisor: Professor Sandhya Joshi.
Tenagne Alemu Ayele (2006). "Inter-Country Adoption in Ethiopia." Advisor: Professor Donna Petras.
Tesfaye Wolde Hussen. "The Situation of HIV/AIDS Infected and Affected Persons in Dessie Town, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia." Advisor: Professor Nathan L. Linsk.
Teshome Mengiste T/Medhin (2006). "Needs, Problems and Responses to the Situation of AIDS Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children (OVC): The Case of Lideta Sub-City Kebele 01/18." Advisor: Professor Sandhya Joshi.
Wassie Kebede Reda (2006). "Social Networks and Communication among Female Householders at 'Gedam Sefer' in Addis Ababa." Advisor: Professor Alice K. Johnson Butterfield.
Yared Getachew Teferi (2006). "Cross Sectional Assessment of Violence Against Female Domestic Workers in Gulele Sub-City for Local Level Intervention." Advisor: Professor James Rollin.
Yohannes Mekuria Aberra (2006). "Community Responses to Provision of Care and Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children-Constraints, Challenges and Opportunities: The Case of Chagni Town,Guangua Woreda." Advisor: Professor Alice K. Johnson Butterfield.
Zena Berhanu Sisay (2006). "Care & Support of People Living with HIV and AIDS at Holy Water: An Assessment at Four Selected Sites in Addis Ababa." Advisor: Professor Nathan L. Linsk.
Zenebe Ayele Faris (2006). "Job Creation for Unemployed Youth: A Case Study of Two NGOs in Addis Ababa." Advisor: Professor Melese Getu.
Community Assessment Projects
Gedam Sefer
Gammo Weavers
Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
Entoto
Street Children