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Utilization of Reflective Practice by Nurses Working in the Critical Care Units at a Level Six Hospital in Kenya
(eviewed International Jour-nal of Medicine, Nursing & Public Health, 2024-07) Samoita, Lillian Nyanduko; Bett, Sarah; Meng’anyi, lucy Wankuru; Gachuiri, Grace
This study aimed to investigate the Utilization of Reflective practice among nurses in the critical care units (CCUs) at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The specific objectives of the study weredetermining the practice of reflection,the perception towards utilization of reflective practice,the relationshipbetween nurse characteristics, and facility associatedfactorsand utilization of reflective practice.Across sectional quantitative study was conducted with 154 sampled respondents. A structured self-administered questionnairewas used for data collection. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 was utilized for data analysis, incorporating Logisticregression and Chi-square tests to evaluate relationships.Formal training in reflective practice was strongly associated with increased utilization, as those who received training had a utilization rate of (92.6%), while those without training had a utilization rate of (47%). Nurses who indicated that their nursing practice had been altered by engaging in reflection demonstrated a greater utilization rate (68.2%) in comparison to those who did not report any such modification. Majority (88.2%) of the respondents reported they did not have a designated space for reflective practice, (76.3%) lacked supportive institutional policies,(80.8%) missed opportunities for training, and (68.7%) experienced workload related obstacles.The study underscores the importance of promoting formal training in reflective practice, establishing supportiveinstitutionalpolicies, and providing dedicated spaces for reflection among CCN
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Family Dynamism on Educational Performance of Learners with Hearing Impairments in Selected Primary Schools of Busia County, Kenya
(Journal of Popular Education in Africa, 2024) Auma, Pascalia Angela; Awori, Beatrice Bunyasi; Wamocho, Fransiscah Irangi
This paper is aimed at discussing family dynamism strategies in promotion of educational performance of learners with HI in the selected schools in Busia County. The study used Bowen Family Frameworks Theory (1978). The survey used a descriptive survey research design in which data were gathered through interviews and structured questionnaires. The schools of study and teachers were chosen using the purposeful sampling technique. Parents of students with HI from particular Busia County schools were chosen at random. Key informants included three teachers from each of the four chosen schools as well as four administrators, one from each of the schools. The research included 60 participants in total as the target population of the study. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 of the statistical software package was used to analyze the data. Data was presented through frequencies and percentages. The study found that auditory oral strategy creates comprehension and mastery of spoken words, intonation and language rules via hearing with minimal degrees of visual support for language. It was also revealed that teachers spent time and were committed to helping the child and family in the identification of the child’s strength and needs, the outcomes expected, and the support needed for the child and family. The study recommended that family dynamism should be encouraged and parents to form IFSP to support one another to promote educational performance. Adequate funds should be availed for assessment to enable provision of equipment and trained professionals for early interventions.
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Status of Utilization of Hearing Aids (Ha) by Learners with Hearing Impairment in Kenya
(Journal of Scientific Research and Technology, 2024-07) Masayi, Dellilah; Bunyasi, Beatrice
This study intended to establish the status of utilization of HA among learners in primary schools for Deaf learners and to explore the problems encountered by these learners while utilizing hearing aids. The study was carried out in two primary schools in Kenya and adopted descriptive survey research design approach. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the two schools that the study was carried out in. A sample of learners with hearing impairment and a headteacher from each school were selected purposively. Stratified random sampling was then used to select the learners. Two stratus were established, one stratum had learners with Has while the other had learners who were not utilizing HA. Simple random sampling was then used to select the sample population from the two strata. Data was collected from students using questionnaires and reviewing documents while interviews were conducted on the head teachers. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS and inferential statistics were done to establish the relationships between variables while qualitative data from interviews was edited and arranged into themes.
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Critical Discourse Analysis in Ekegusii Circumcision Songs
(IJHSS, 2024-07) Ombongi, Davins Nyanuga; Ong’onda, Anashia Nancy; Itumo, Joshua
Language acts as a primary vehicle for transmitting cultural norms, values and expectations even the thought paradigms from one generation to another.The study investigated the link between language and gender in Ekegusii circumcision songs, guided by fairclough’s tenet( 1993) which states that discourse constitutes society and culture. The study found out that the Ekegusii circumcision songs are loaded with cultural stereotypes which propagates male dominance. This study applied descriptive research methodology and purposive sampling method to select statements which demarcates gender roles with the intention of elevating masculinity in the community. The analysed song reveal that the Ekegusii male circumcision songs are sexist and obscene creating masculinity dominance in defining the gender roles. This study thus has empirical contribution on research on language, and gender as major concepts in society and academics. The study is beneficial to the stakeholders who are charged with accelerating national efforts to achieve gender equity and towards attaining the Sustainable Development goal of gender equality
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Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Planning on Project Implementation by National Lands Commission in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research., 2023-06-19) Mutsune, Silas Odindo; Ngugi, Lucy
A well-defined project strategy that will guide the implementation phase often precedes a project. However, changes often occur as the event progresses. The national lands commission projects continue to encounter major delays, cost overruns, and projects never went according to plan. In this regard, the study investigated the influence of monitoring and evaluation planning on project implementation by National Lands Commission in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The descriptive research design was employed in study methodology. 6 projects being implemented by the commission were targeted and 66 respondents among them 6 project managers and 60 project team members were the respondents. These respondents received structured questionnaires to gather data for the study. A total of 6 questionnaires were first piloted to ensure that met the required standard in collecting final data for the study. This was determined by subjecting the questionnaires for validity and reliability tests whereby three test for validity including; content validity, criterion validity and face validity were applied. Cronbach's alpha test was used to measure reliability. The study’s data was qualitative and quantitative and thematic method and descriptive statistics was used respectively in analysis data. The study used inferential statistics to see how the variables interact with each other. The data was presented in the form of tables and figures. The regression analysis results indicated that M&E planning, had a positive significant influence on project implementation. The study concluded that M&E planning helps in making decisions with clear objectives in mind and helps you concentrate on results that matter, while M&E allows you to learn from past successes and failures as well as lessons learned during project execution. The study recommended that project managers should define project objectives by defining the project's purpose, the process to follow and how stakeholders will be informed that the project is accomplishing its purpose.