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Severity of Depression among Incarcerated Men in Meru, Main Prison.
No full textJournal ArticlePurpose: Depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders globally and it is known to cause impairment in cognitive, social, emotional and occupational functioning. In Kenya, a moderate to high prevalence of depression has been established among incarcerated men in several prisons, Meru main prison included. This study, therefore sought to assess the severity of depression among incarcerated men in Meru, Main Prison. Methodology: The study employed a quasi-experimental research design. The study was conducted in Meru, Main Prison. A sample size of 148inmates was selected using a simple random sampling technique. Quantitative data was obtained from the social demographic questionnaire and the BDI-II. Results: The study found that the severity of depression among incarcerated men in Meru main prison was higher at 46.3% as opposed to moderate depression at 27.9%, and mild depression at 18%. This implied that prisoners going through severe depression are more than those other levels of depression. Conclusion: The study concluded that severity of depression was higher among the participants aged 20 to 30 years compared to other age categories and among the first time in prison. The proportion of clinical depression was higher among young adults aged 20-30 years in prison compared to the middle adults and adults 30-50 years. Therefore, it is recommended that the government of Kenya may engage young adults with job opportunities, and social engagement. This might limit the proportion of young adults languishing in prison instead of utilizing their youthful strength productively in society
Examining The Impact of Development Communication Strategies On Livelihoods of Women Living With HIV in Kajiado County: A Case of Women Empowerment Program
No full textMaster Of Arts in CommunicationThe purpose of this study was to Examine the Impact of Development Communication Strategies on Livelihoods of Women Living with HIV in Kajiado County, with a case of Women Empowerment Program (WEP). Its objectives were to find out the livelihood challenges experienced by women living with HIV before joining the Women Empowerment Program; to ascertain the development communication strategies used by the Women Empowerment Program in addressing the livelihood challenges that women living with HIV in the program face; and to examine the impact of the development communication strategies on the livelihoods of women living with HIV in the Women Empowerment Program.
Mixed methods research design was used. Three tools were used to collect data. The questionnaire had a population of 500 women living with HIV in the Women Empowerment Program. The FGD comprised of women leaders of WEP groups. The guided interview engaged two senior AJAM officials. The study concluded that advocacy communication and behavior change communication strategies were successful since they positively impacted the women individually. Communication for social change strategy was not very successful since there was less follow-up on uptake of WEP interventions due to limited resources. The study recommended that development projects should replicate the advocacy and behavior change communications strategies used in this study, while communication for social change strategy required enhanced follow-up on uptake of intervention and adequate resources to ensure sustainability at societal level.Daystar University, School of Communicatio
An Evaluation of The Effectiveness of an Updated Pre-Service Midwifery Curriculum Integrated with Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care in Kenya: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
No full textJournal Articlentroduction Quality midwifery education is central to improving midwifery service delivery and maternal and newborn health outcomes. In many settings, midwifery educators insufficiently prepared for their teaching role and deficient curriculum compared to international standards affect the quality of healthcare provided by the midwifery graduates. This study assessed the effectiveness of an EmONC enhanced midwifery curriculum delivered by trained and mentored midwifery educators on the quality of education and student performance in Kenya. Methods A cluster randomised controlled trial in 20 midwifery colleges (12 intervention, 8 control colleges). Educators in both arms received training in teaching/EmONC skills to deliver the updated national midwifery curriculum. The intervention arm received additional 3-monthly post-training mentoring for 12 months. Educators’ knowledge and confidence in EmONC/teaching skills was assessed before and after training and at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. Teaching skills observations at baseline and endline in both study arms were also assessed. Knowledge, self-rated confidence and three OSCE in EmONC practical skills among final year midwifery students were assessed. Linear mixed effects models were used to evaluate the effect of intervention on educators and students. Results Seventy four educators and 146 students participated. Training significantly improved educators’ mean knowledge (61.3%-73.3%) and confidence to teach EmONC (3.1–4.2 out of 5). Observed teaching skills mean scores of educators in the intervention arm were significantly higher compared to those of controls at endline (89.4%-vs72.2%, mean difference 17.2 [95%CI, 3.2–29.8]). Mean scores for students in the intervention arm were significantly higher than those in controls for knowledge (59.6%-vs-51.3%, mean difference 8.3 [95%CI, 1.6–15.0]) and the three skills assessed (means; mean difference (95%CI): shoulder dystocia (64.5%-vs-42.7%; 21.8 (10.8–33.9); newborn resuscitation (43.9% vs 26.1%; 17.8 (2.0–33.9); and maternal shock resuscitation (56.5%-vs-39.2%; 17.3 (8.0–26.0) and combined average skills scores (55.0%-vs-36.0; 19.0 (8.7–29.5). Conclusion Training and supportive mentoring improved the quality of educators’ teaching pedagogy and EmONC skills and enhanced students’ learning. Overall performance in EmONC knowledge and skills was significantly higher for students who were taught by trained and mentored educators compared to those who received training alone. Thus, a local mentoring system is effective to enhance learning and effectiveness of an EmONC-updated midwifery curriculum
An Assessment of The Effects of Sports Betting on Youthful University Students’ Well-Being in Kenya: A Case of Mama Ngina University, A Constituent College of Kenyatta University
No full textMaster of Arts in Monitoring and EvaluationGambling refers to playing a game of chance for the chances of winning a token. Sports betting, as a form of gambling, refers to the placement of odds in on-going sport matches by predicting the correct outcome with a view of doubling the amount placed. Sports betting is common among the youth owing to their access to mobile phones, internet access and tech-savvy nature. However, the addiction to sport betting has had various repercussions including psychological effects, poor academic performance, poor economic decisions, school-dropouts and suicides. The study was domiciled at Mama Ngina University College. The study employed a descriptive research design in the collection of data. The study collect data from 103(100.0%) primary respondents (youthful students) using semi-structured questionnaires alongside qualitative interviews. On the factors attracting youthful students to sports betting, it was noted that potential income was the most dominant, alongside entertainment and peer pressure. Media was the main driver of the behavior. On academic impact, there was a slight decline in performance and over 83 (80%) missing classes or assignments due to their involvement in sports betting. On psychosocial effects, sports betting led to increased stress and anxiety, linked to their betting habits, with reduced social interactions. On economic situation, sports betting had drained the resources of most students with nearly 73(70.9%) of students reported borrowing money or taking loans to fund their betting activities. On strategies, the university had implemented some strategies to mitigate the effects of sports betting, such as counseling and workshops. The findings opened room for more studies on the extent of mental health challenges associated with sports betting, such as anxiety, depression, and addiction, among university students.Daystar University, School of Applied Human Science
Investigating Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Supporting Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Early Year Education within Kiambu County, Kenya
No full textMaster in Clinical PsychologyThere has been a significant rise in the number of children suffering from neurodevelopmental disorders. Neurodevelopmental disorders are linked to developmental deficiencies that lead to impairments in personal, social, and academic performance. This study aimed to investigate self-reported teachers' efficacy on supporting children with neurodevelopmental disorders in early year education within Kiambu County, Kenya. A descriptive research design utilizing a cross-sectional approach was adopted. The study was conducted in selected private and public schools within Kiambu County with a total of 311 teachers participating in the study. The study used questionnaires that incorporated TSES and ESSENCE-Q standardized tools as well as structured interview to collect data. SPSS version 23 was used to analyses quantitative data while thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. The study revealed significant prevalence of NDDs symptoms in classrooms, clear symptoms related to ADHD and ASD the most prevalent at 13% and 10% respectively while clear symptoms related to IDD least prevalent at 3%. Majority of teachers were fairly confident in their ability to engage, instruct, and manage classrooms having learners with NDDs. The study identified significant challenges faced by teachers, including a lack of specialized training and resources. The study concludes that despite some prevalence of NDDs in mainstream schools, teachers lack adequate training and face significant challenges in supporting children with NDDs. Implementing specialized teacher training programs, developing inclusive policies and providing targeted resources is recommended.Daystar University, School of Applied Human Science
Stakeholder Engagement Strategies and Project Outcomes of The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
No full textMaster of Business Administration in Project ManagementEffective stakeholder engagement strategies are crucial for the successful execution of projects at KNCHR. However, insufficient stakeholder support often leads to project delays, scope creep, and budget overruns, hindering successful project outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of stakeholder engagement strategies on project outcomes at KNCHR enhanced by the moderating role of organizational culture. This study was grounded in Stakeholder Theory, Resource-Based View (RBV) Theory, and the Theory of Constraints (TOC). The study utilized a descriptive research design and census methodology to target 96 staff from KNCHR. The collection of primary data involved the use of closed structured questionnaires. The reliability of the data was verified by calculating the Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, which yielded an overall score of 0.886, suggesting a good level of internal consistency. The analysis of the data was carried out using SPSS Version 25, utilizing both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings demonstrated that stakeholder analysis, communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution had a significant impact on project outcomes at KNCHR. Together, these strategies explain 54.8% of the improvement in project outcomes. Moreover, the inclusion of organizational culture as a moderator resulted in an increase in the effect, emphasizing its significance in improving the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement strategies. The study concluded that stakeholder engagement strategies, particularly when supported by a conducive organizational culture, were critical for achieving successful project outcomes. The study recommended that KNCHR should actively improve its stakeholder analysis by thoroughly assessing stakeholder needs and addressing concerns. In addition, collaboration and conflict resolution should be strengthened in order to promote stakeholder participation and foster inclusivity as well as teamwork. Efficient communication strategies and plans should be optimized by implementing strong communication structures throughout the organization.Daystar University, School of Business and Economic
PSY 312X: Christian Guidance and Counseling
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COM 430X: Business & Economic Journalism
No full textCOM 430X: Business & Economic JournalismDaystar Universit