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Jaguga, Florence; Mathai, Muthoni; Ayuya, Caroline; Ongecha, Francisca; Musyoka, Catherine Mawia; Shah, Jasmit; Atwoli, Lukoye (PLoS ONE, November 27, 2023)[more][less]
Abstract: Objectives The period of entry into university represents one of vulnerability to substance use for university students. The goal of this study is to document the 12-month prevalence of substance use disorders among first year university students in Kenya, and to test whether there is an association between substance use disorders and mental disorders. Methods This was a cross-sectional online survey conducted in 2019 and 2020 as part of the World Health Organization’s World Mental Health International College Student (WMH-ICS) survey initiative. A total of 334 university students completed the survey. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the demographic characteristics of the participants. Multivariate logistic regression was used to assess the association between substance use disorder and mental disorders after adjusting for age and gender. Results The 12-month prevalence for alcohol use disorder was 3.3%, while the 12-month prevalence for other substance use disorder was 6.9%. Adjusting for age and gender, there was an association between any substance use disorder and major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar 1 disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, social anxiety disorder, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and non-suicidal self-injury. Conclusion These findings highlight the need to institute policies and interventions in universities in Kenya that address substance use disorders and comorbid mental disorders among first-year students. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4251 Files in this item: 1
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Amukowa, Wycliffe; Ayuya, Caroline (Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, March , 2013)[more][less]
Abstract: Africa like other parts of the world strongly believes in the axiom of education per excellence, that is, African nations share in the vision of education as a pivot for social change and integrated development. However review of literature shows a discontent from some African scholars over the practice of Western formal education on the Continent of Africa. This discontent stems from the belief that Western formal education destroys Africa; resulting into the loss of Africans’ educational identity, underdevelopment, moral decadence and cultural erosion. Several concerns emerge in the light of this discontent: 1).What is Education? 2).Who is an educated person? 3) Who is responsible for Africans loss of educational identity? This paper engages a critical appraisal and review of this discontent with the intentions of arriving at an understanding of the 21st Key Words: Africa, Colonialism, Culture, Development, Education, European, Schooling Century educated African Person and proposes an educational model for Africa in this regard. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3709 Files in this item: 1
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Munene, Alice; Ayuya, Caroline (African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2017)
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The Advancement of Justice for Institutionalised Children with Disabilities in Remand Homes in KenyaGowi, Ruby; Olumbe, Roseline Shimuli (Interdisciplinary Journal on the African Child, 2019)
[more][less]Abstract: This study examined the needs of children with disabilities in Nairobi Children’s Remand Home (NCRH). Children with disabilities stay at the remand home for a longer period as compared to non-impaired children, and sometimes the period is beyond the limit permitted by law. The objectives of this study were to identify the types of special needs among institutionalised children at NCRH; establish the psychosocial needs of the children at NCRH; and explore challenges faced by NCRH caregivers. The study adopted a descriptive design and combined both qualitative and quantitative approaches in data collection and analysis. Data was collected through interviews, self-administered questionnaires and observation checklist from 15 children and 20 staff members in the home purposively selected. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16. The study revealed that children at the remand home had different types of needs, which included; hearing, lower limbs, and upper body impairments, speech and learning difficulties, emotional maladjustments and psychosocial needs. Most of these needs were found to be inadequately met due to challenges faced by the home, such as lack of financial and professional capacity. The study recommended that government should increase the material and personnel resources allocated to the remand home, and that the institutional staff should be equipped to build their capacity in handling children with special needs. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3012 Files in this item: 1
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Ayuya, Caroline; Ireri, Niceta W.; Kimani, Irene; Mathenge, Justus; Muriithi, Judith; Otieno, Rose (International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), May , 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: Christian scholars are constantly confronting the new challenges of a relentlessly changing intellectual environment including postmodernism amongst others; challenges of integration in the practice of Psychology and how Christian scholars need to integrate the ever-changing intellectual scholarly world their practice, research and scientific inquiry. It is in this context that this paper will first scan the overview of Psychology in Africa. The paper will also look at application of Africa Psychology in Clinical scientific inquiry and practice. It will in addition outline Integration of Christianity and Psychology and finally as it scans the horizons of African worldviews in relation to integrating African world views in Psychological Scientific inquiry. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3714 Files in this item: 1
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An Analysis of Emotional Intelligence and the Performance of Principals in Selected Schools in KenyaAyiro, Laban Peter (Sage, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: The article investigates the degree of association between the emotional intelligence (EI) of school principals and their performance rating. The concept of EI is defined and data collected using the Mayer, Salovey, and Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test. This is related to the performance of the school in terms of test scores in national examinations as well as other measurable variables at the school level. The findings render valuable information indicating that there was a significant relationship between a school principal’s EI and the school’s success as measured by the rating of school principals who participated in the study. The study will enable further exploration into the emotional cognitive and psychological structures of these vital managers in the education sector using established HRD training programmes aimed at improving EI and performance of school principals. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/2835 Files in this item: 1
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Maina, Peter; Munene, Alice; Tuikong, Sylvia (International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: Due to their tender age and level of maturity, children are usually vulnerable to traumatic experiences. This is compounded by the fact that their mistreatment and neglect is astounding. The degrees of exposure to traumatic events experienced by children have been presented by various studies across the globe but it seems little attention has been given to the specific types of traumatic experiences children face. The purpose of this study was to analyse the types of traumatic events experienced among children in children’s homes in Nyeri County, Kenya. The study adopted a Quasi-experimental research design on a target population of two hundred and thirty five children from two selected children’s homes in Nyeri County. Stratified random sampling procedure was used to arrive at the sample of one hundred and sixty children. The study used semi structured questionnaires and the Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS-SR-V), a PTSD symptom measure based on DSM-5 to collect data from children. The validation of the research instrument was done by subjecting the items in the questionnaire to content validity and its reliability determined using Pearson chi-square test. The data analysis was computed with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. Findings from the study generally show that a number of children in children’s homes in Nyeri are exposed to different types of traumatic life events. The research is likely to educate counselors about the types of trauma experienced by children and recommend the most suitable treatment for these traumatic experiences. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3570 Files in this item: 1
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Waiyaki, Winnie (African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2018)
[more][less]Abstract: End stage kidney disease (ESKD) signifies that the kidney has failed to work. Henceforth, in the absence of a kidney transplant, the work of the kidney is carried out by the process known as dialysis. A diagnosis of ESKD and subsequent dialysis results in major lifestyle changes in the family. It also calls for drastic measures in caregiving for the patient as changes occur in medication and diet. With time, one member of the family, referred to as the Family Caregiver (FCG) becomes responsible for all the patient’s care. Studies have shown that this caregiving burden may compromise the FCG’s health, resulting in, among other mental disorders, anxiety. However, this has not been studied enough and therefore there is need to consider the incidence of and factors associated with anxiety among FCGs of dialysis patients. In a cross-sectional study, using a convenience sample of 96 FCGs and their patients in various private hospitals in Nairobi and using the Beck Anxiety Index (BAI), this study determined the mean anxiety score among the FCGs as 18.9, indicating moderate anxiety. The results demonstrate the following aspects as being significantly associated with elevated anxiety levels: residing away from the patient, educational level of the patients, and doing other work, paticularly business, apart from caring for the patient. These findings are relevant for clinical practice for all those involved in the care including the FCGs, medical community and psychologists. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3018 Files in this item: 1
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Mogute, Mary (International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, May , 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) is a national government program in Kenya providing financial services to unemployed youth to facilitate them initiate income generating business activities. Majority of unemployed youths are vulnerable to poverty characterized by lack of basic needs in life, and they do not have assets to serve as collateral in accessing bank loans. Therefore, the YEDF offers soft loans to enable them initiate business enterprises for employment creation and poverty reduction. The targeted youth groups are trained on entrepreneurship skills before being given the money. However, the rates of unemployment and poverty levels among youths continue to be high, indicating gaps in YEDF program. The objectives of the study were to; assess the role of YEDF in offering business start-up capital, study the role of YEDF in employment creation, and assess the efficacy of YEDF in poverty reduction. Literature on the functional role of entrepreneurship from the YEDF experience, and its role in poverty reduction was covered. The study applied mixed methods with quantitative and qualitative techniques of data collection and analysis. The population of the International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science ISSN: 2307-924X www.ijlass.org 16 study included members of the youth social groups benefitting from YEDF in Meru County, Kenya. The study found that 68 percent of respondents felt that YEDF facilitated in offering business start-up capital which enabled employment creation and poverty reduction. Therefore, the study recommended for scaling up of YEDF to help more youths access business start-up capital to initiate and manage income generating enterprises, create employment opportunities and reduce poverty. From the findings of this study, 48 percent of the respondents reported that they received YEDF loans without any form of training, hence the need for capacity building on effective utilization of these funds before they are given to the youth. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3998 Files in this item: 1
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Cheruiyot, Jane Kositany (Interdisciplinary Journal on the African Child, 2019)
[more][less]Abstract: Children growing up in prison with imprisoned mothers are faced with many challenges. The Kenyan laws allow toddlers to stay with their incarcerated mothers in prison up to the age of four. Definitely, the children who live in prison are not criminals and as such should not be subjected to any treatment and environment that reduces their human basic natural rights. It is against this backdrop that this paper assessed the challenges of children in prison with their mothers in Lang’ata Women’s Maximum Prison. Specifically, the paper assessed the social, psychological and educational challenges. The paper was intended to influence the justice system in the best interest of the child. The study used a naturalistic design which was purely qualitative in nature to collected data. The researcher purposively sampled only women with their children in the prison. The data collected was analysed using content analysis to generate qualitative report which was presented in a continuous prose and verbatim citations. The social development challenges were mostly observed. The study found out that prisoners were subjected to severe overcrowding, insufficient food supply, mothers had to share their portion with the children, poor sanitary conditions, inadequate water supply and bedding. Police and prison guards subjected prisoners to torture and inhuman treatment such as handcuffing, punishing and shouting at the mothers in front of the children causes psychological trauma to the children. It further found that there are no enough learning materials at the centre. In conclusion, whatever is done in all actions considering children, whether undertaken by private or public social welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities or legislative bodies, the best interest of the child shall be a main consideration. Both the society and the government should operationalize this fact. Description: Daystar University (School of Human & Social Sciences) and African Institute of Children Studies URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3013 Files in this item: 1
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Cheruiyot, Jane Kositany (Interdisciplinary Journal on the African Child, 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: Children growing up in prison with imprisoned mothers are faced with many challenges. The Kenyan laws allow toddlers to stay with their incarcerated mothers in prison up to the age of four. Definitely, the children who live in prison are not criminals and as such should not be subjected to any treatment and environment that reduces their human basic natural rights. It is against this backdrop that this paper assessed the challenges of children in prison with their mothers in Lang’ata Women’s Maximum Prison. Specifically, the paper assessed the social, psychological and educational challenges. The paper was intended to influence the justice system in the best interest of the child. The study used a naturalistic design which was purely qualitative in nature to collected data. The researcher purposively sampled only women with their children in the prison. The data collected was analysed using content analysis to generate qualitative report which was presented in a continuous prose and verbatim citations. The social development challenges were mostly observed. The study found out that prisoners were subjected to severe overcrowding, insufficient food supply, mothers had to share their portion with the children, poor sanitary conditions, inadequate water supply and bedding. Police and prison guards subjected prisoners to torture and inhuman treatment such as handcuffing, punishing and shouting at the mothers in front of the children causes psychological trauma to the children. It further found that there are no enough learning materials at the centre. In conclusion, whatever is done in all actions considering children, whether undertaken by private or public social welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities or legislative bodies, the best interest of the child shall be a main consideration. Both the society and the government should operationalize this fact. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4144 Files in this item: 1
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Mathenge, Justus; Ayuya, Caroline; Ongaro, Kennedy; Khasakhala, Lincolin (International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), December , 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this study was determine association between Anxiety Disorder and Socio-demographic characteristics among School going children in Nairobi, Kenya. The study employed a descriptive study design utilizing purposeful sampling frame.The sample size of 92 was drawn from classes 3 to 7 at Our Lady Queen of Peace and Amani primary schools. Data was collected using a self-administered Socio-demographic and the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) – Child Version. Findings indicated that the socio-demographic characteristics; 50% of the respondents’ parents were not living together with a significant number of the pupils living with their single mother compared to single fathers. Half of the respondents were from very poor socio-economic background as depicted by materials used in constructing houses their family lived-in (mud 2.7%, 8.0% wooden materials and 37.1% iron sheets) and source of water for domestic use, where 31.7% drew water from a common tab outside their houses. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3713 Files in this item: 1
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Amukowa, Wycliffe; Gunga, O. Samson; Ayuya, Caroline (Journal of Educational and Social Research, May , 2013)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper confronts two issues; reforms (repairs) and ideology in education. Machines can be repaired any time they breakdown or develop defects. Educational reforms have been carried out any time an emerging need has to be confronted. Can these education reforms be seen as repairing an education system? Ideology on the other is a coherent system of ideas; relying upon a few basic assumptions about reality that may or may not have any factual basis, but are subjective choices that serve as the seed around which further thought grows. When traditional societies began to undergo changes, the ritualistic legitimization of education gave way to a new type of legitimization - the ideological legitimization of education. The latter has two attributes: one involves the appearance of people’s recognition of their right to choose the type of education that suits their tastes, values, aims and understanding. In view of this new realization, they no longer feel obliged to the accepted education only because it is the accepted type. The second attribute requires the simultaneous existence of several conceptions of education, from which one may choose the type of education suitable to one's needs. This paper searches into the possibility that there are no longer ideologies necessary to guide educational practice in Kenya, thereby raising concerns over education relevance. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3712 Files in this item: 1
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Njeru, Evanson; Ireri, Niceta W.; Menecha, Jared (Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, September , 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: The high separation and divorce rates in young married Christian couples raise concerns concerning their physical and psychological parameters. This led to this study to find out the causes of marital conflicts and anxiety and depression among young married couples in Free Pentecostal Church Embakasi in Nairobi Kenya. The study was anchored on Bowen‟s family system theory. The objective that guided the study was: To find out the causes of marital conflicts among young married Christian couples. The study's target population was 600, focusing on young married Christian couples below 45 years. Therefore, the study drew a sample from the target population using Nassiuma‟s formulae to obtain a sample size of 86. The data was collected using questionnaires distributed by the researcher to the different respondents and collected after completion. The data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23. The data was presented using charts and tables. This study recommended that the young couples should seek psychosocial support. The study results are of significant impact to Christian counselling psychologists as they deal with marital issues. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3985 Files in this item: 1
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Mamah, Daniel; Owoso, Akinkunle; Mbwayo, Anne W.; Mutiso, Victoria N; Muriungi, Susan; Khasakhala, Lincoln; Barch, Deanna M; Ndetei, David (Child Psychiatry Hum Dev., 2013)[more][less]
Abstract: Psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) have been observed worldwide in both adults and children outside the context of a clinical disorder. In the current study, we investigate the prevalence and patterns of PLEs among children and adolescents in Kenya. Among 1,971 students from primary and secondary schools around Nairobi (aged 8–19), 22.1 % reported a lifetime history of a psychotic experience, and 16.3 % reported this unrelated to sleep or drugs. Psychotic experiences were more common in males compared to females. LCA resulted in a three-class model comprised of a normative class (83.3 %), a predominately hallucinatory class (Type 1 psychosis: 9.6 %), and a pan-psychotic class (Type 2 psychosis: 7.2 %). These results indicate that PLEs are prevalent in children and adolescents, and the distributions of symptom clusters are similar to that found in adulthood. The relationship of specific PLEs to the future development of psychotic disorder, functional impairment or distress will require further study. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3997 Files in this item: 1
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Muriungi, Susan; Kihara, Michael; Ndetei, David; Matheka, Cyrus; Kipturgo, Mathew (December , 2014)
[more][less]Abstract: Objectives: to determine the co-morbidity between anxiety and risk ofstudents at the Kenya Medical Training CollegeMethodology:A Social Demographic, BAI and the WHO ASSIST questionnaires were administered to 3107 consenting KMTC students, of whom 1181 (group A) were in Nairobi campus and the remaining1926 (group B) were in peripheral campuses across the country.Results:Prevalence of anxiety in groups A and B were 24.4% and 23.6% for moderate anxiety and 32.1% and 31.5% for severe anxiety. The risk of abuse of all the substances had similar lin alcohol which had a significant difference between the 2 groups (p=0.016). There was significant association between co morbidity of anxiety and risk of abuse of; alcohol (p=0.040, P=0.036 in group A and B respectively) and tobacco and cannabis (p=0.022 and p=0.024 in group B respectively). Conclusion:Anxiety and risk of alcohol and drug abuse was prevalent and significantly coamong the KMTC students. These findings were similar to those from other regions of the world among college students. This calls for appropriate interventions to promote prevention, control and clinical practices. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3155 Files in this item: 1
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James, Naomi (African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2018)
[more][less]Abstract: The development of conduct disorder is linked to an interaction of various factors. Although some children will manifest with symptoms such as aggression, rebellion and emotional problems before the age of ten, conduct disorder occurs mostly from ten years and above. The purpose of this study was to establish some of the distressful events children with conduct disorder may have experienced. The study focused on identifying the association between exposure to distressful situations such as domestic violence, child abuse, death of a parent and the risks of developing conduct disorder. A total of 167 respondents aged between 13 and 17 years from Kabete and Wamumu rehabilitation schools in Kenya participated in this crosssectional study. A self-administered questionnaire and Child Behavior Checklist Youth Self Report for ages (11-18) (2001) were administered. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20.0 (2011). The prevalence of conduct disorder was 36.4%, while 71.9% of the respondents were found to have witnessed violence within their neighborhood. Additionally, 68.9% of the respondents found people in their neighborhood hostile to them, 62.9% felt neglected by their parents or caregivers, and 58.1% had parents who abused alcohol. Furthermore, 54.5% of the respondents reported that their parents or caregivers punished them with beatings, while 53.9% had been emotionally abused by their parents or caregivers. Out of the distressful events variables investigated for association with conduct disorder, parents or caregivers fighting with weapons and witnessing parents or caregivers fight physically at home had a strong link. Moreover, respondents whose parents or caregivers abused alcohol or who were neglected had higher risks of developing conduct disorder. These findings show that the prevalence of conduct disorder was high among juvenile delinquents and that the occurrence of the disorder was associated with distressful events experienced. This calls for interventions aimed at training parents on effective parenting skills, providing a safe home environment and appropriate treatment for juveniles with conduct disorder. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3020 Files in this item: 1
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James, Naomi; Munene, Alice (African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2018)
[more][less]Abstract: The development of conduct disorder is linked to an interaction of various factors. Although some children will manifest with symptoms such as aggression, rebellion and emotional problems before the age of ten, conduct disorder occurs mostly from ten years and above. The purpose of this study was to establish some of the distressful events children with conduct disorder may have experienced. The study focused on identifying the association between exposure to distressful situations such as domestic violence, child abuse, death of a parent and the risks of developing conduct disorder. A total of 167 respondents aged between 13 and 17 years from Kabete and Wamumu rehabilitation schools in Kenya participated in this crosssectional study. A self-administered questionnaire and Child Behavior Checklist Youth Self Report for ages (11-18) (2001) were administered. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20.0 (2011). The prevalence of conduct disorder was 36.4%, while 71.9% of the respondents were found to have had witnessed violence within their neighborhood. Additionally, 68.9% of the respondents found people in their neighborhood hostile to them, 62.9% felt neglected by their parents or caregivers, and 58.1% had their parents abuse alcohol. Furthermore, 54.5% of the respondents reported that their parents or caregivers punished them with beatings, while 53.9% had been emotionally abused by their parents or caregivers. Out of the distressful events variables investigated for association with conduct disorder, parents or caregivers fighting with weapons and witnessing parents or caregivers fight physically at home had a strong link. Moreover, respondents whose parents or caregivers abused alcohol or who were neglected had higher risks of developing conduct disorder. These findings show that the prevalence of conduct disorder was high among juvenile delinquents and that the occurrence of the disorder was associated with distressful events experienced. This calls for interventions aimed at training parents on effective parenting skills, providing a safe home environment and appropriate treatment for juveniles with conduct disorder. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3133 Files in this item: 1
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Menecha, Jared; Munene, Alice; Ongaro, Kennedy (African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2018)
[more][less]Abstract: Differences in anger expression and anger control across gender are a crucial issue that needs to be addressed to understand why the emotional and behavioral patterns of boys and girls are different in secondary schools. Prior studies have pointed out that there are no major differences in anger expression and anger control between boys and girls. This study examined whether there were differences in anger expression and control between 50 boys and 50 girls assigned either to an experimental group which was exposed to a Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a period of 10 weeks, or a control group which continued with Therapy As Usual for the same period. The findings indicated that there were differences in anger expression and control between boys and girls. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3129 Files in this item: 1
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Korir, Agnes; Nzioki, Mativo Japheth (American Journal of Public Health Research, 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: It is estimated that globally 2.4 billion people still lack access to improved sanitation and 946 million still practice open defecation. Every Kenyan has a right to adequate sanitation and the government of Kenya is committed to ensure that Kenyans enjoy adequate sanitation by the year 2030. Despite this commitment, latrine coverage in many parts of Kenya is low and the result is a high prevalence of hygiene and sanitation related illnesses. In Kitui County, open defecation is high at 30.9%. The aim of this study was to assess effect of Community Healthy Strategy (CHS) on latrine coverage in Mwingi West sub county, Kitui County-Kenya. The study was a pretest-post test experiment with intervention and control sites. Mwingi West and Mwingi North sub-counties were intervention and control sites respectively. Participants in intervention site received health education on importance latrine construction and safe fecal disposal while control site did not. In each site, 1 pre-intervention and 2 post-intervention surveys were conducted with each survey having a sample size of 422 households. An observation checklist and a questionnaire were the main data collection tools. In the intervention site, CHS significantly increased latrine coverage from baseline to midterm survey and from baseline to end-term survey by 21% (Z=7.0128, P=0.0001) and 27.6% (Z=9.7189, P=0.0001) respectively. Compared to baseline, households in intervention site-midterm survey and intervention site-endterm survey were 4 times more likely to have a latrine (adj. OR: 4.356, P<0.0001, 95% CI: 2.975-6.379 and 3 times more likely to have a latrine (adj. OR: 3.391, P<0.0001, 95% CI: 2.686-4.280) respectively. No significant difference was observed on latrine coverage in the control site. CHS significantly increased latrine coverage in Mwingi West Sub-county. To declare Kenya an Open Defecation Free country and help the country meet the global sanitation related Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, county governments need to scale up implementation of CHS to cover areas which have not been covered. Description: Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4139 Files in this item: 1
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