Title: Workplace violence among domestic workers in urban households in Kenya: a case of Nairobi city.

POPLINE Document Number: 314828

Author(s):

Ondimu KN

Source citation:

Eastern Africa Social Science Research Review, 2007 Jan;23(1):37-61.

Abstract:

This paper discusses findings of a study conducted in 2004/2005 on the prevalence and impact of domestic labour migration in Nairobi. Specifically, the paper examines the profile of domestic workers and extent of their vulnerability and exposure to different forms of abuse. The study integrated both qualitative and quantitative research techniques to attain its objectives. The qualitative approach included key informant survey and in-depth interviews. The quantitative approach on the other hand involved a cross-sectional household stratified sample survey in urban residential areas in Nairobi. The results reveal that overall, children account for a higher proportion of domestic workers, most of them girls from poor family backgrounds. Child domestic workers in Nairobi face many workplace social hazards that include injury, verbal harassment and sexual abuse. Based on these findings, the study makes appropriate policy recommendations. (author's)

Keywords:

Kenya
Research Report
Epidemiologic Methods
KAP Surveys
Cross Sectional Analysis
Domestic Workers
Migrants
Urban Population
Violence
Prevalence
Labor Migration
Child Labor
Child Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Psychological Abuse
Africa, Eastern
Africa South of the Sahara
Africa
Developing Countries
Research Methodology
Surveys
Sampling Studies
Studies
Labor Force
Human Resources
Economic Factors
Migration
Population Dynamics
Demographic Factors
Population
Population Characteristics
Behavior
Measurement
Crime
Social Problems
Sociocultural Factors
Aggression