Peer-reviewed article
Exploring the Child Protection System and Child Well-being in Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement in Uganda
Fatuma Arinaitwe, Mwesigye Edgar Kateshumbwa ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-sonnet-5-5This article looks at how the child protection system relates to child well-being in Nyumanzi refugee settlement in Adjumani district, Uganda. It focuses on three system components: continuum of care, process of care and accountability. The study used a correlational design with mainly quantitative data collection and analysis. The authors report that process of care and continuum of care are crucial in ensuring child well-being. The abstract describes the Ugandan child protection system as weak, especially in refugee settlements where many children live on their own.
Key points
- The child protection system in Uganda is described as weak and poorly operationalised.
- The situation is described as worse in refugee settlements, where many children live on their own.
- The study examines how continuum of care, process of care and accountability relate to child well-being.
- A correlational design with mainly quantitative methods was used.
- The data indicate that process of care and continuum of care are crucial for child well-being.
Limitations
The abstract gives no sample size, measures, effect sizes or details on accountability findings. A correlational design cannot show that these system components cause better well-being, and a single settlement may not represent other settings.
Abstract
Recent studies suggest that the existence of a well-structured and functioning child protection system positively impacts on the well-being of children. Such arguments have been supported by theories, for instance, the child-centered general systems theory and ecological model. While such discussions remain prominent, children’s well-being calls for close interconnectedness between the system components structure, process of care, continuum of care and ensuring paramount accountability. Currently, the child protection system in Uganda is not only weak but also mute in terms of its operationalization. The situation is worse especially in refugee settlements where many children are living on their own. This article seeks to establish the relationship between the selected system components of continuum of care, process of care and accountability on child well-being components that have been contextually selected using Nyumanzi refugee settlement in Adjumani district in Uganda. This study’s findings unveil how and the extent to which the two variables relate. A correlational study design was adopted employing mainly quantitative data collection and analysis approach. The article argues that discovery of such selected system components on process and continuum of care to child well-being is paramount. Additionally, the data indicates that the process of care and continuum of care are crucial in ensuring child wellbeing.