http://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/EJOSSAH <p>The journal <strong><em>Ethiopian Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities (EJOSSAH) </em></strong>is dedicated to promote fresh scholarly enquiry on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. It is devoted to empirical and analytical research and its application in social sciences and humanities. It was officially launched in 2003 as the official journal of the college of social sciences, Addis Ababa University.</p> <p>The journal <em>EJOSSAH </em>publishes original papers that have not been published previously. They include <strong>articles</strong> based on original research using primary empirical data, including surveys, in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), archives, newspapers, and government and non-governmental organization documents or articles developed by using secondary data. In the latter's case, the author should clearly outline <strong>his/her fresh/new contributio</strong>n or <strong>a new reinterpretation of the existing literature</strong>. In addition, it also publishes <strong>book reviews</strong>, <strong>short communications</strong>, <strong>obituaries</strong> and <strong>conference papers. </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><em>EJOSSAH is</em> an Open Access journal.</p> <p>Contributions to the journal shall be submitted in <strong>English, </strong>with summaries in<strong> English</strong>.</p> <p>The Journal is issued <strong>2 </strong>times a year (every <strong>June</strong> and <strong>December</strong>)</p> <p>The journal is indexed in <strong>EJOL</strong>, <strong>AJOL</strong>, <strong>DOAJ</strong> and <strong>other scholarly search engines and aggregators</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Peer Review Policy:</strong> All research articles published in EJOSSAH undergo editorial screening and double-blind peer review.</p> <p><strong>Journal Identifiers: </strong>(eISSN: 2520-582X)/ (print ISSN: 1810-4487)</p> <p><strong>Submission of Manuscript: </strong>Contributions should be submitted online using the following link: <a href="http://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/EJSSH/about/submissions">http://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/EJSSH/about/submissions</a></p> <p>For further inquiries, the journal address is the following.<br />Ethiopian Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities (EJOSSAH)<br />College of Social Sciences<br />P.O. Box: 1176<br />Addis Ababa University</p> The College of Social Sciences, AAU en-US Ethiopian Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities 1810-4487 http://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/EJOSSAH/article/view/9324 <p><em>The rising incidence of physical injuries from road traffic accidents in developing countries significantly impacts individuals' psychological well-being and social connections. Most existing studies, which are predominantly quantitative, focus on accident causes and prevention methods; they often overlook the lived experiences of victims. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to delve into the often overlooked experiences and coping strategies of individuals with physical injuries resulting from road accidents, using in-depth interviews with ten participants. Thematic analysis revealed that while support was available from various sources, it was often incomplete and delayed. Additionally, uninformed medical decisions were common, with individuals receiving little explanation about their condition or future treatment. Hospitalization was generally viewed negatively, and coping strategies included support from loved ones and resilience drawn from personal experiences developed during the recovery process. Recognizing these sources of support is crucial for facilitating adaptation and improving overall quality of life. The study highlights the vital role of the social work profession in offering emotional and psychosocial support and improving communication between patients and the medical team to address mental health challenges.</em></p> Betelihem Getachew Zena Berhanu Sisay Messay Gebremariam Copyright (c) 2024 Ethiopian Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2024-11-24 2024-11-24 20 1 1 24