aHEADTEACHER’S QUESTIONARE
The researcher is a final year student of Mzuzu University pursing Bachelor of education Arts at
the institution. He is carrying out a research which aims at investigating the effects of sexual
abuse and harassment cases on Girl’s performance in secondary schools in Malawi. Be
assured that your information given in this paper will be treated with utmost privacy and
confidentiality. Your sincere contribution is highly appreciated.
1. Please indicate your gender
a. Male b. Female
2. Have you ever heard about sexual abuse and harassment acts?
a. Yes b. No
3. What are the types of sexual harassment and abuse that you know?
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3. Has your school ever experienced sexual abuse and harassment acts?
a. Yes b. No
If yes, how often does your school experience such cases?
a. Not at all b. less frequently c. frequently d. more frequently
4. How do you define:
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b. Sexual
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5. Are always males responsible for sexual abuse and harassment acts to girls?
a. Yes b. No
6. Does your school have Stakeholders(groups or organizations) which look into affairs of girl
students related to these acts?
a. Yes b. No
7. What are some of the well known causes of such malpractices towards girls?
a. male dominance in society
b. illiteracy in females
c. culture and traditions
d. Nature and behaviour of girls
e. Others,
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8. What can be done to control acts of sexual abuse and harassment from taking place in a
school
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9. According to your opinion, how can sexual abuse and harassment acts affect the quality of
education of a girl child more especially her overall academic performance?
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10. What are some of the contributions towards promoting girl child education?
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END OF THE QUESTIONARE
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND COOPERATION!!!!!!!
