Department of Population and Reproductive Health

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    Relationship between Care Provided by Foster Families and Psychosocial Well-Being of Children Affected by Hiv And Aids in Kiambu County, Kenya
    (IJSSIF, 2019) Ashioya, Damaris Shihundu; Ogola, Lucy Kathuri; Waudo, Judith; Koinange, Wawire
    The study sought to evaluate the relationship between care provided by foster families and psychosocial well-being of children affected by HIV and AIDS in Kiambu County. The study adopted a crosssectional survey because it is suitable for collecting data at a single point in time. Multi-stage cluster sampling was used to select 345 children aged 10-17 years from a target population of 3780 children. The study relied on key informant interview guides, questionnaires, observation checklist and child drawings for collection of data. Validity and reliability tests were done to establish the gaps in the research instrument using the Cronbach Alpha method. The formulated hypothesis was tested using chi-square and factor analysis. Qualitative data was transcribed, coded and categorized into themes and words to allow for analysis and presentation. Results of the study established that there was a significant relationship between care provided by foster families and psychosocial well-being of CAHA based on results of factor analysis at 61.4% and chisquare results (χ2= 4.6607; df= 4; p=0.001). This study concluded that there was a significant relationship between care provided by foster families and psychosocial well-being of children affected by HIV and AIDS. The study recommended that national and county governments and non-governmental organizations can ensure sustainability of families and communities by empowering them with knowledge and skills for CAHA to thrive in responsive environments. The study recommended that the Kenya government should commit resources to promote the psychosocial well-being of CAHA at various levels through government-mandated departments. The study will provide credible practical information to identify gaps in knowledge and
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    Relationship between the Type of Psychosocial Support Available in the Community and Psychosocial Well-Being of Children Affected by HIV And Aids in Kiambu County, Kenya
    (IJSSIT, 2019-11) Ashioya, Damaris Shihundu; Kathuri-Ogola, Lucy; Waudo, Judith; Wawire, Koinange
    Abstract: Children affected by HIV and AIDS (CAHA) are faced with psychological, social and economic challenges among others. HIV and AIDS has compounded the situation posing more suffering to children whose parents have died of the same. Children affected by HIV and AIDS have been supported in various ways by their extended families and many other organizations. While there are a number of programmes that address the material needs of CAHA, there is less emphasis in assisting these children cope with the distress associated with nursing or living with sick members of the family, witnessing deaths of their parents and suffering the consequences thereafter. The psychosocial well-being of CAHA may be affected because of illness and death of their parents, exploitation, stigma and separation from siblings as well as lack of adult support. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between psychosocial support and psychosocial well-being of children affected by HIV and AIDS. This was a cross-sectional survey targeting 3780 children between 10-17 years affected by HIV and AIDS living in foster families from registered CBOs in Kiambu County. Multi-stage cluster sampling was used to select 345 children aged 10-17 years. Key informant interview guides, questionnaires, observation checklist and child drawings were used to collect data. Both quantitative and qualitative data were organized and categorized for analysis. Chi-square and factor analysis were used to test the formulated hypotheses. Qualitative data was transcribed, coded and categorized into themes and words to allow for analysis and presentation. This study showed that there existed a significant relationship between the type of support available in the community and psychosocial well-being of children affected by HIV and AIDS (χ2=7.8207; df =6; p=0.012). This study concluded that there were established relationships between type of support available by the community and psychosocial well-being of children affected by HIV and AIDS. The study recommended that the community/faith based organizations can work together with governments to ensure psychosocial well-being of children affected by HIV and AIDS is addressed through implementation of support systems for children affected by HIV and AIDS while creating awareness and developing efficacious intervention programmes within affectionate environments