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Wanjeri, Peris Ruo (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: Both the age at onset of alcohol use and a family history of alcoholism can influence a person’s risk of becoming alcohol dependent. Alcoholism has become a big menace in many families thus affecting its well-being. This study was concerned with investigating the psychosocial effects of alcoholism on family wellbeing. It was carried out in Murang’a County, in Mugoiri ward. The study focused on four main broad questions: the types of alcoholic drinks used; the factors contributing to alcoholism; the psychosocial effects of alcoholism on the family; and the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics of the family and alcohol use in Mugoiri Ward, Murang’a County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, where questionnaires and interview methods of data collection were applied. By the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods and approaches in collecting and analyzing data, the mixed method gave a better understanding of the variables under investigation. The study involved 105 households where cluster sampling method was applied to select the participating households, and simple random sampling method was used to select those who would participate. The study findings revealed that 41 percent of the respondents used non-traditional alcoholic drinks like Tusker, Black-gold, Guinness, and Chrome, which were more expensive. The findings further revealed that there was a statistical significance of the factors under investigation for their contribution to the respondents’ alcoholic behaviour. The statistical analysis revealed that poverty, irresponsibility, neglecting family, family conflicts, family breakup, disease and death had significant level of psychosocial effects of alcoholism. The Short Michigan Alcohol Test (MAST) Scores confirmed that alcoholism resulted to various psycho-social effects. The study established that there was positive strong correlation between the socio-demographic aspects of age, gender and marital status, and alcohol use. The relationship between religion of the respondents and their alcohol use was a strong negative correlation, meaning religion helped curb alcoholism. The level of education and the employment status had a weak positive correlation with alcoholism. Description: MASTER OF ARTS In Counselling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4102 Files in this item: 1
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Ogutha, Mary O. (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: Low academic resilience may result in poor academic achievement. The goal of this research was to evaluate the association between resilience and academic success among orphaned teenagers attending public secondary schools in Homa Bay Town Sub-County. The purpose of the research was to examine the individual resilience elements of orphaned adolescents, evaluate their academic success, and determine the link between individual resilience factors and academic accomplishment. Ex-post facto and descriptive correlational strategies were used in this investigation. From the population of 29 public secondary schools in Homa Bay Town Sub-County, 282 pupils and 29 principals were picked using simple random selection. Using SPSS version 28.0, data were generated and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Pearson correlation was used to evaluate the strength of the association between the variables of the research. p<0.05 indicates a correlation between resilience (Socio-Economic Factors, Protective Factors, and mentoring) and academic success among orphaned adolescents attending public secondary schools. The study recommended that the government allocates a given percentage of capitation funds to support total orphans and follow-up on management. For the academic performance of total orphans to be improved, there is a need of coming up with a system that would identify the total orphans and going deeper to understand the status of the caregivers and their behavior. There is also a need for more research on total orphans’ academic performance especially by external bodies. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Counselling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4101 Files in this item: 1
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Fianko-Larbi, Theresah; Fianko-Larbi, Theresah (Daystar University School of Applied Human SciencesDaystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: Knowledge of mental health otherwise known as mental health literacy is foundational for mental health promotion, prevention, and care and stigma reduction. Instilling values and shaping school children comes involves discipline which ideally must take a holistic approach bearing in mind that not all children are the same. Teachers’ knowledge of child mental health issues therefore plays an effective role in improving mental health outcomes for school children. The purpose of this study was to find out teachers’ knowledge on child mental health issues and how it influences their choice of disciplinary interventions. The scope of the study covered teachers in Brookhill Academy, Tassia and Syokimau campuses. The study used a descriptive research design. The sample size was 32 (with respondent rate of 31 out of 32) based on non-probability or purposive sampling and data was collected using questionnaires and one-on-one (individual) interview with the aid of an interview guide. Data was analyzed for descriptive statistics as well as themes running through (thematic content analysis). The research revealed that more than 50% of teachers in Brookhill Academy had knowledge of children mental health. While teachers could not specifically identify with names the kind of psychological problem a pupil may be presenting, they described well more of the externalizing behaviors and not the internalizing ones. The study also showed that the teachers utilize varying measures of discipline to address emotional, intellectual and behavioral problems among all pupils, although some teachers did not often take into consideration the mental health status of pupils when dealing with supposed disciplinary issues. The study recommends continuing intentional mental health awareness creation among teachers in the light of appropriate and pupil-specific disciplinary intervention. Description: MASTERS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4097 Files in this item: 1
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Thithi, Lydia Ng’ang’a (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, August , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the factors that contribute to burnout syndrome among primary school teachers in Kilimani Zone, Westlands Sub-County in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study objectives were to assess the prevalence of burnout syndrome among primary school teachers, identify the factors that contribute to burnout among the teachers, establish the relationship between burnout syndrome and sociodemographic factors in primary school teachers, and investigate the coping strategies teachers use to avoid burnout syndrome. The target population was 387 teachers in Kilimani Zone, while the sample comprised 196 teachers. The study applied a correlational research design. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to assess the prevalence of burnout syndrome among teachers. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS®), version 26. The results showed that teachers in Kilimani Zone were experiencing high levels of burnout syndrome, higher than the worldwide average, with 52% experiencing high levels of burnout syndrome and 48% moderate levels. Among the sociodemographic factors under consideration, having children (p<0.001), length of teaching experience (p<0.001), and student discipline (p=0.019) were found to significantly contribute to burnout syndrome. Increased workload (p=0.011), teaching beyond school hours (p=0.042), and carrying schoolwork home (p=0.001) were established as the main contributors to burnout syndrome. The study found that to cope with professional demands and avoid developing burnout syndrome, the teachers engage in self-care activities and with the students outside schoolwork in activities such as sports and counselling. The study recommends the recruiting of sufficient teachers to lessen the workload, sensitizing teachers to burnout syndrome and its symptoms, and providing counselling services to support the teachers who develop burnout. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Counselling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4094 Files in this item: 1
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Njoroge, John Wills (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: Major studies on depression among adolescents in juvenile centers have been done widely in developed countries while in Kenya, the study is yet to emerge as a significant research interest to attract sufficient intervention from policy makers. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of depression among adolescents in selected juvenile centers in Kenya with a focus on two juvenile centers in Nairobi namely, Kamiti Youth Correction and Training Centre (KYCTC) and Kamae Girls Borstal Institute (KGBI). The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of depression in selected juvenile centers in Kenya, to analyze the precipitating factors causing depression among adolescents in selected juvenile centers in Kenya and to assess the relationship between the social demographic factors and depression severity within the selected juvenile centers in Kenya. This study adopted a descriptive research design. The study’s target population was 116 adolescents residing in the two correctional centers. Data was collected physically by the use of questionnaires and later analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The study sample comprised of 116 adolescents (boys and girls) from Kamae Girls Borstal Institute and Kamiti Youth Correctional and Training Centre aged from 15 to 21 years of age. The prevalence of depression among the respondents was high at 50.9% indicating that most of the respondents had symptoms of depression and therefore, regular mental health screening and interventions are recommended for adolescents in Juvenile centers. Description: Master of Arts In Counselling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4090 Files in this item: 1
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Nzangi, Alice K. (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) on depression among adolescents in selected Public Mixed Day and Boarding Secondary schools in Makueni County, Kenya. The study was informed by interpersonal theory and choice theory. Multiple time-series design was used. A sample size of 84 adolescents in forms1, 2 and 3, aged 14 to 19years was used, with 42 participants assigned to the experiment group and 42 the control group. The experimental group was exposed to 8 sessions of IPT treatment while the control group continued with treatment as usual during the study period. The demographic characteristics of the participants were collected using a socio demographic questionnaire. Beck’s Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), and Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IES-R) were the main tools used. Analysis of variance was done for data collected at baseline, midline and end line. The data revealed a general prevalence of depression at (58.9%). Depression was significantly high among the females and the form three participants (p = 0.000). Severity of depression was significant among the females as compared to the males (p = 0.000). Being day scholars, and whom the participant lived with were found to be risk factors to depression. A positive correlation at 2 tailed was found to exist between depression and PTSD (r = .336**; p = 0.000). The findings of this study showed that IPT was effective in treating depression among adolescents. Based on the findings, IPT was recommended in management of depression and improvement of mental health in adolescents in secondary school. Description: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in Clinical Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4076 Files in this item: 1
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Maina, John Njoroge (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The rising number of street children population has been an existing and growing phenomenon in Kenyan towns and is expected to grow given the harsh economic situations and poverty levels. The resultant impacts continue to destabilize social structures and the very survival of street children socially and economically. The study aimed to determine the effects of gender on the socio-economic adaptation of street children to street life in Kenya. The study objectives were; to determine the influence of gender on social adaptation strategies of street children to street life, to investigate the gender aspects enhancing economic adaptation strategies of street children to street life and to evaluate measures adopted by various players to alleviate gender-inclined adaptation strategies of street children to street life in Eldoret town in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population were the street children within Eldoret town (n=100), NGOs (n=3), DCSs (n=1), Psychologists (n=1) and Sociologists (n=1). The study adopted snowballing sampling for street children and purposive sampling for the KIIs. Structured questionnaires and KIIs checklists were used for the data collected. Data were analyzed using SPSS v26. The research established that females had stayed for a shorter period in the streets compared to their male counterparts. As for the gender-specific economic survival strategies, the study found out that the male street children engaged in more economic activities than their female counterparts hence making life more bearable. The different NGOs, County Governments and the Department of Children Services engaged in Counselling, offering financial support to start businesses, rehabilitation for those children under the influence of drugs, offering support to the street children's kids, offering vocational and basic education training, hosting some of the street children in children's homes to mitigate the street children problem. The study recommended that the various stakeholders such as NGOs and other organizations including churches among others should join forces to reduce the number of street children within urban centers streets through creating a one-stop shop for all the services at the rehabilitation centers and offering all the services through co-creation, co-planning and co-implementation. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Monitoring and Evaluation URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4072 Files in this item: 1
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Gikunda, Geoffrey (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: This study evaluated the impact of parental involvement on the literacy abilities of young children in the Meru central sub-county. This study's goals were to ascertain the influence of parents' educational attainment, establish the influence of parents' access to at-home literacy materials, and ascertain the impact of parents' economic well-being on preschoolers’ literacy skills in the Sub-County. The underpinning theories were the ecological systems theory and Coleman Theory. This study used a descriptive research design. The target population was 512 parents from selected registered Early Childhood Development learning centers in the Meru central Sub-County. A sample size of 225 respondents was obtained using the Yamane formula. Data was collected from primary sources using a structured questionnaire. The quantitative data was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. The study performed inferential analysis to establish a study model using multiple regression analysis and tested the model using Analysis of Variance. The results showed that parent educational level had a positive moderately insignificant influence (β=0167; p=0.0133; r=0538), home literacy resources available to parents have a positive moderately significant influence (β=0.222; p=0.042; r=0.550), and, parents’ economic wellbeing has positive moderate significant influence (β=0.309; p=0.009; r= 0.586) on the literacy skills of pre-school children of 5-6 years old in Meru Central Sub-County. The study recommends that parents should; acquire literacy skills, and furnish their homes with literacy resources available fit for their pre-school children. Description: MASTERS OF ARTS in Child Development URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4061 Files in this item: 1
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Nyambura, Nancy Wagi Maina (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The church in Kenya is lagging in disability inclusion matters. Deaf children participation in Sunday school is almost nonexistent. This phenomenological study examined the perceptions of Deaf children and their parents on spiritual nurture experiences at church. The study sought to establish the type of spiritual nurture programs offered to Deaf children at church; investigated Deaf children’s perceptions of the spiritual nurture experiences at church and finally explored the perceptions of parents of Deaf children as congregants on the Deaf children spiritual nurture experiences at church. The theories that guided the study were John Westerhoff’s faith development and Mark Oliver’s social model of disability. The research design applied was interpretive phenomenology and respondents were purposively selected so as to allow for homogeneity of the sample. Data collection tools included in-depth interview guide with six parents and Focus Group Discussion guide with seven children aged 7-12 years. Key findings of the of the study evidenced that two types of church programs were available; integrated and separate. The study revealed that both parents and Deaf children had positive and negative experiences at church. The positive perceptions included family support with interpretation, engagement in church activities, strong relationships by having friends in church; availability of sign language interpreters, and innovative teaching styles. The negative experiences included: unfriendly environment of, lack of involvement in activities, lack of sign language teacher, stigma, and no learning experiences. This study recommends that churches should redesign and deliver spiritual nurture programs in collaboration with children and their parents. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Child Development URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4055 Files in this item: 1
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Minyenya, Joy. K .Njuguna (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: Pregnancy is often a time of high expectancy to the woman who is bearing a child through the uncertainties specific to pregnancy concerns, such as worries about the health of the baby and childbirth. The main objective was the prevalence of anxiety in pregnant women in their third trimester in a Nairobi, Kenya. Objectives of the study were to determine the characteristics of pregnant women in their third trimester, examine risk factors associated with pregnancy-related anxiety and to establish prevalence of pregnancy related anxiety in the third trimester. A cross-sectional quantitative study carried out in Embakasi West in Nairobi County. A total number of 174 pregnant women participated in the study, of the women who participated in the study 20 to 30 years 67.3% (118). 29.9 % (52) were pregnant for the first time while 47.1% (82) were unemployed. A total of 42.5% (74) recorded that it was very relevant to be anxious about delivery. Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire-Revised 2 (PRAQ-R/R2) results showed that mean a of 3 indicating “sometime relevant” on fear of giving birth, while a mean of 2 “Hardly relevant” representing those who worry about bearing a handicapped child and an average of mean of 2 referring to “Hardly relevant” concerns about personal appearance. Correlation was done with the dependable variable Anxiety in pregnancy and characteristics associated with pregnant women as independent factors. There was a significant correlation between marital status of r= 0.071, p =0.35 and level of education r= 0.082 p=0.284 and anxiety in pregnancy. There was prevalence of anxiety in pregnant women in their third trimester in Nairobi County. The study recommends creation of awareness on pregnancy related anxiety, development of short and clear communication in antenatal clinics. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Counseling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4054 Files in this item: 1
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Mulwa, David (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The study determined the prevalence of compassion fatigue among caregivers in selected hospitals in Nairobi County in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish factors that cause compassion fatigue to caregivers of terminally ill patients, analyze psychosocial factors that affect caregivers of terminally ill patients and examine factors that mitigate effects of compassion fatigue on caregivers of terminally ill patients. This study was guided by two theories: Social Support Theory and Social Cognitive Theory. The research had a descriptive survey design, with target population of 393 caregivers and a sample size of 68 participants obtained from it. Participants were purposefully selected using random sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires and key informant interviews. Data was analyzed using SPSS (version 25) and Microsoft 365 excel. The findings showed that compassion fatigue was significantly prevalent among caregivers of terminally ill patients. The study showed that giving emotional support to the critically ill at workplace was the main cause of compassion fatigue to nurses. Secondly, lack of giving emotional support to the nurses themselves at both home and place of work made the situation worse. The other reason for compassion fatigue was lack of emotional support from family and colleagues while doing their duties. Based on the finding ten approaches were suggested by the respondent as effective methods to checking compassion fatigue among caregivers of terminally ill patients. The study recommended adequate surveillance of the state of compassion fatigue among caregivers of terminally ill patients with consistent debriefing of caregiver being done consistently. It was realized that every caregiver should be given some form of support system to assist them cope with the effects of compassion fatigue, while giving care to patients with terminal illnesses. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Counseling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4053 Files in this item: 1
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Cheptoo, Purity Cheruiyot (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to address the topic of the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among field reporters in Standard Media Group in Nairobi County, Kenya. The objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence of PTSD, determine the risk factors and find out coping strategies that can be implemented in the Standard Media Group, Kenya on reporters presenting with PTSD symptoms. The study population was 68 respondents, and the primary data was collected using questionnaires, interviews, and a PTSD scale to determine the symptoms of PTSD that the reporters experience. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 27. The study used a descriptive research design and a correlational research strategy. The study revealed that majority of the respondents 72% of them, were between the age of 24 to 36 years. The study also found out that 49% of the respondents had little or no PTSD compared to 51% of them who had PTSD. The study showed that 26% of the respondents preferred talking to loved ones but also noted that only 13% of them preferred counseling. The recommendations that were suggested by this study were that the Standard Media Group Limited, Kenya needs to develop strategies to help their employees address mental health challenges. The media house would also benefit with having a staff counselor to give professional counselling to the journalists. There was also a need to sensitize and bring awareness of the negative impact of PTSD to ensure that reporters seek support on mental issues having had knowledge of PTSD. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Counselling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4052 Files in this item: 1
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Kimathi, Geoffrey Kiria (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, September , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: Conduct disorder (CD) is a disruptive behavioral-mental condition that is characterized by an aggressive, hostile, deceitful, and disobedient attitude. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence, social factors, and interventions of CD among adolescents, with a focus on two selected charitable institutions in Dagoretti South Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was guided by four objectives: determine the prevalence of CD among adolescents living in selected charitable institutions; establish the association between social factors and CD; identify some indicators of CD among adolescents in charitable institutions; and assess key interventions employed by selected charitable institutions to respond to the problem of CD among adolescents. The study sample (n=174) was selected from a population of 348 boys and girls living in two charitable children’s institutions (Children’s Garden Home and Cheryl’s Children’s Home). The study used a correlational research design and a stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected using a social demographic questionnaire (SDQ), conduct disorder scale (CDS), and an interview schedule. It was then analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 26. Inferential statistics were used, in which Pearson’s Chi-square and paired T-tests were carried out. The overall prevalence rate of CD was 59.8%. Based on cluster symptoms of CD, deceitfulness and theft had the highest prevalence rate (62.7%). The study reported a significant statistical association between CD, experience of violence (p=.003), lack of basic needs (p<.001), and drug abuse (p=.007). As per the findings, the study recommended counseling services, personalized adult supervision, and creativity in handling adolescents in charitable institutions. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Counseling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4051 Files in this item: 1
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Barsulai, Collins (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, August , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: Problem gambling is a phrase that is used to define a syndrome of gambling-related behaviors that often causes substantial harm to individuals, others close to the gambling addict, and the community. This study investigated the prevalence of problem gambling and its associated risk and protective factors among Strathmore University Students in Nairobi County, Kenya. Its objectives were to identify the prevalence of problem gambling, risk factors and protective factors linked to it. Quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The target population was students at Strathmore University between the ages of 17-35 years. However, the researcher was able to access participants between the ages of 18-35 only. Purposive sampling was used to select respondents and data was collected using questionnaires. 183 participants (72%) reported to having experience problem gambling. The key risk factors from this study were peer influence at 68%, cognitive distortions at 46%, familial influence at 48% and media influence at 32%. The main protective factors were family attachment at 72%, parental supervision at 71% and pro-social participation at 63%. The study revealed that gambling activities among students are very rampant with negative side effects. The institution should take precautionary measures to guide the students against the negative impacts of gambling and measures should be taken to ensure that the students have a genuine and continuous source of income-generating activities. Further research needs to be done to establish the association between social support and problem gambling. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Counselling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4050 Files in this item: 1
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Chirwa, Chimango (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish the psychosocial challenges faced by women living with HIV and AIDS. The study addressed the following objectives: establish the psychosocial challenges faced by women living with HIV and AIDS, assess how women living with HIV and AIDS cope with the psychosocial challenges, and identify the socio-economic status of women living with HIV and AIDS at Coptic Hospital Hope Center. The learned helplessness theory and learning theories guided the study, which employed a descriptive research design targeting 1,103 women living with HIV and AIDs and attending the clinic at Coptic Hospital Hope Center. A sample of 92 women was included in the study. A questionnaire was utilized to collect data, which was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 26.0. The findings obtained from the analysis are presented using charts and tables. The study found that a majority of the respondents did not experience negative psychosocial challenges. However, their HIV/AIDS status remained secret and was only communicated to close people. The study further found the respondents relied mainly on counseling offered at the Coptic Hospital to counter psychosocial challenges associated with HIV/AIDS. Finally, the study found social economic characteristics of the women did not adversely influence them as a majority were well off and were able to afford to live a decent life. The study recommends the need to persist on the counselling practices given at the Coptic Hospital as they seemed to yield results in managing psychosocial challenges. Furthermore, it recommends the formation of support groups to help cope with the challenges. These groups will serve to offer psychosocial support to women living with HIV/AIDS. Finally, the study recommends counseling that is centered on continuous analysis of the issues of people living with HIV/AIDS on basis of social-economic characteristics. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Counseling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4048 Files in this item: 1
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Wairimu, P. Kiwanuka (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: They concept of Burnout Syndrome has been discussed since the 1970s with its symptomology, at the time, identified as emotional exhaustion and cynicism among individuals who offer services. Burnout Syndrome is a concern worldwide and is prevalent among professionals having intense interactions and constant demands at work. The university non-academic staff are among employees affected by Burnout Syndrome because they provide helping services to university fraternity. On this basis, the purpose of this study to establish the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome and how Burnout Syndrome is disaggregated across the social demographic factors among non-academic staff at the university. The study seeks to determine the relationship between Burnout Syndrome and general health amongst the non-academic staff at the University. The study was guided by The Maslach Burnout Theory and Conservation of Resource theory. A descriptive, correlational study research design was employed to guide the study. The target population of the study was 140 non-academic staff of Daystar University, at both the Athi River and Nairobi campuses. Quantitative data was collected using Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in tables and charts. The findings show that the non-academic employees at Daystar University experience low prevalence of Burnout Syndrome (44.21+19.237, p=.0000) and the SDC characteristics found with statistically significant difference included age, educational level, work experience, and marital status (p<.0.05). Lastly, the researcher concludes that while there is low prevalence of psychological distress there is a statistically significant relationship between Burnout Syndrome and General Health among non-academic workers at Daystar University, Nairobi Kenya. It is hoped that the study may be significant to the non-academic staff at the university, in managing their work stressors and health. Policymakers including and not limited to the CUE, Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection will find value in considering the results of this study as they review policies to support a work-life balance, the impact of non-traditional working hours, and other changes in the university landscape. Description: MASTER OF ARTS In Counselling Psychology URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4040 Files in this item: 1
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Warui, Denis Gichuri (Daystar University School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: The greatest global challenge to labour and socio-economic development is HIV and AIDS which is a public health issue. To combat this, HIV prevention interventions are implemented to protect an individual and the local community by halting the transmission of HIV through HIV education, counselling, HIV testing and Condom distribution. The HIV epidemic in the county is propagated and influenced by alcohol and drug abuse; Mother-to-Child HIV transmission; Culture, gender roles and customs; Poverty; discrimination and migrant workers engaged in infrastructure projects. The study determines an assessment of the effects of HIV and AIDs prevention interventions on road construction workers knowledge, attitudes and practices: a case of Athi River – Machakos Turnoff Road project in Machakos county, Kenya. The study has four objectives which include to determine road construction workers’ knowledge on HIV and AIDs; Establish Road construction workers’ attitudes towards HIV and AIDs; Assess Road construction workers’ HIV and AIDS prevention practices; and Evaluate effects of HIV and AIDs prevention interventions on road construction workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices. The study adopted a descriptive design through the collection of quantitative data to provide information on the research questions. The study population was made up of workers working in the Athi River – Machakos Turn off project with a sample size of 106. A questionnaire was developed using Microsoft Forms and administered to the road construction workers. The study findings revealed that in relation to HIV knowledge is that road construction workers are knowledgeable and well versed about sexually transmitted diseases; regarding attitudes, road construction sites were high risk areas due to some depicted negative attitudes; and in relation to practices, road construction workers on site knew about HIV testing and use of condoms. The assess of the effects of the HIV and AIDs prevention interventions was undertaken using the chi-square test for association where p-value = 0.00001 and p < .05. It stated that the HIV and AIDs prevention interventions like HIV and AIDs education, HIV counselling, HIV testing and condom distribution positively affected the HIV knowledge, attitudes and practices of road construction workers at the construction site. The study recommended that future research on the same study should expand the sample size to accommodate regional changes and variations. Furthermore, the study recommended that a panel study should be undertaken to learn the construction workers' attitudes and HIV and AIDs knowledge change trends over the construction project's life. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Monitoring and Evaluation URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4038 Files in this item: 1
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Odinga, Fredrick Owuor (Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences, October , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: This study assessed parents’ involvement in the education of their deaf children, focusing on St. Anthony School for the Deaf in Webuye, Bungoma County, Kenya. The study’s objectives entailed determining the parents’ level of awareness of their involvement, establishing their level of involvement, assessing barriers to their involvement, and providing recommendations for improvement of their involvement in the education of their deaf children. The study employed a qualitative and quantitative research approach. The sample size was 33 deaf children, their parents, three teachers, and eight key informants. Focused group discussions (FGDs) and questionnaires were used for data collection. The collected data was coded and organized by utilizing an excel sheet. It was then analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 25, and presented in frequency tables, bar graphs, and pie charts. Qualitative data was organized into emerging themes for analysis. As per the findings of the study, 100% of parents considered themselves involved in the education of their deaf children. The level of parents’ awareness of their involvement in their deaf children’s education was limited, as only 20.7% of parents reported a high level of awareness. The major barrier to parental involvement was communication as most parents (82.3%) exhibited a limited understanding of Kenya Sign Language (KSL), thus unable to communicate with their deaf children. Other barriers included low awareness, distant special schools, and a heavy burden of paying school fees. Based on its findings, the study recommends direct investment towards the establishment of more deaf schools to reduce distance of access, improve KSL communication among children, teachers, and parents, increase government budgetary capitation for deaf children’s education, and raise awareness of education policies, programs, right to education, and roles of parents in the education of their deaf children. Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Community Development URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4023 Files in this item: 1
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Sanganyi, Margaret Kwamboka (Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences, September , 2022)[more][less]
Abstract: In Kenya, there is an increase in the number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) who need care and protection due to changing demographics, economic conditions, family structures, and social pressures. Most of these children end up in the streets and institutions, while a few are taken in by foster families. This study explored the uptake of foster care services in Nairobi County to establish how public awareness, public perception of institutionalized children, and foster parents’ experience with foster care influence uptake of foster care services. The study was guided by attachment and ecosystem perspective theories and adopted an exploratory research design. The target population comprised 250 foster parents, while the study population was 37 foster parents (respondents) and four children officers. Thirty-seven interview schedules with foster parents were done. A purposive sample approach was used to select children officers and census sampling was used for foster parents. A questionnaire and an interview guide were used to collect data (quantitative and qualitative). Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Although there was a low level of public awareness of foster care services, respondents were not in support of the institutionalization of OVC. Foster parents pointed out knowledge gaps in their understanding of foster care and a lack of information on the foster care program. The study concluded that lack of knowledge and understanding of the foster care system among the public has led to the low uptake of the service, there is a positive perception towards foster care for OVC, and foster parents are not clear on what is expected of them. The study recommends the need for public awareness of foster care services and their components as an alternative to the institutionalization of children, and continuous training for foster care parents. Description: Master of Arts in Community Development URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/4022 Files in this item: 1
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Kipkemoi, Moreen (Daystar University, School of Human and Social Sciences, Nairobi., October , 2021)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the role of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in implementing e-government in Kenya. The study was objectively focused on to establish the extent to which M&E was adopted, the role of M&E in the implementation of e- government, the capacity the ministry had in monitoring and evaluating e-government, and the effectiveness of M&E in the implementation of e-government in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The study carried out a census where all the 46 members of the target population were included in the study. Primary data was collected by use of questionnaires and interview schedules. The analysis included both descriptive and inferential statistics. Simple regression, t-test and the analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to determine the relationship between the variables. The study found that performance indicators, the logical framework approach, theory-based evaluation, and rapid appraisal methods were the tools used to measure and evaluate e-government. It was also established that M&E was used in tracking of the project progress. The study further found that M&E was effective in the implementation of e-government. This was at a mean of 2.50 and standard deviation 0.86. The study therefore concluded that the adoption of M&E, capacity to carry out M&E, and the effectiveness of M&E had an influence on the outcome of e-government implementation. The study recommended that routine project monitoring should be undertaken, and the frequency of the monitoring should also be made clear. The study further recommended an analysis of the measures taken to address M&E in e-government to ascertain its adequacy. Evaluations must be designed to suit the desire of local needs to produce credible evaluation results Description: MASTER OF ARTS in Monitoring and Evaluation URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3893 Files in this item: 1