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Factors hindering treatment of drug treatment of drug abusers in seleted drug treatment and rehabilitation centers in Nairobi provine, Kenya
(2011-08-18)The Government of Kenya and NGOs have put a lot of effort in treatment of drug abuse and dependence yet there is an increase in demand for psychoactive drugs in the country. The study was carried out to investigate factors ... -
Determinants of pre-school teachers' attitudes towards teaching in Thika municipality, Kenya
(2011-08-26)This study sought to investigate determinants of pre-school teachers' attitudes towards teaching in Thika Municipality, Kenya. The concern to stakeholders has been the negative attitudes of the pre-school teachers towards ... -
Effects of dual inoculation with mycorrhiza and rhizobium on growth performance of soyabeans in acidic soils in Gatanga Kenya
(2011-08-26)Small land holdings and poverty in Central Kenya have made it difficult for farmers to adequately conserve and replenish soil nutrients in their farms. Soil erosion and leaching of nutrients leading to soil acidity have ... -
An analysis of the factors influencing the performance of self-sponsored programmes in institutions of higher education in Kenya
(2011-10-25)Education is a social and interactive relationship. Academic governance, accessibility and quality have become key academic performance indicators and subsequently a means of comparison amongst institutions and respective ... -
Psychological and educational needs of orphans and their implication for guidance and counselling in selected primary schools in Kasarani division in Nairobi
(2011-10-27)This research sought to establish psychosocial and educational needs of the orphaned pupils in selected primary schools in Kasarani Division in Nairobi with an implication for guidance and counseling. The study also ... -
Sources of disenfranchised grief experienced by orphaned primary school children in Akithi Division, Tigania District, Kenya
(2011-10-27)Children are victims of disenfranchised grief because of their age factor and the circumstances of some deaths (e.g. AIDS related deaths, suicide, criminal offences).. The very nature of disenfranchised grief creates ... -
Psychosocal problems and their impact on the academic achievement of orphans in selected primary schools in Nairobi
(2011-10-27)The purpose of the study was to investigate the psychosocial problems of orphans and their impact on the academic achievement. The population of study consisted of selected primary schools pupils from the informal settlements ... -
The attitude of preschool teachers towards inclusion of children with visual impairment: a case study for Thika minicipality, Kenya
(2011-12-01)The Government of Kenya like many other governments of the world was faced with pressure from human rights organizations, like the United Nations, and other advocates of inclusive education, to establish inclusive education. ... -
Sources of HIV/AIDS information among adolescents in public secondary schools and their implications in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-12-01)A survey of sources of HIV/AIDS information among adolescents in public secondary schools in Nairobi and their implications was done. HIV/AIDS continues to be a major health threat in Kenya and was declared a national ... -
Etiology of microorganisms causing symptomatic and urinary tract infections among mentally handicapped pupils in Kwale district
(2011-12-14)Community acquired urinary tract infections in Kwale District are ranked among the top ten morbiditv causing agents. A study was done to establish etiology of microorganisms that may cause symptomatic or asymptomatic urinary ... -
Teachers' and students' attitudes towards HIV/AIDS education : a study of secondary schools in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya
(2011-12-14)Recent statistics indicate that new HIV infections are primarily occurring among the youth. Teachers are also among the highly trained professionals who are dying of AIDS in large numbers. This means that the knowledge ... -
Psychosocial complaints of wives of military personnel on peace keeping mission: the Kenyan case
(2011-12-19)This study was designated to explore the psychosocial complaints of wives of military personnel on peacekeeping mission. The study was considered significant in that it was the first of its kind in Kenya. Although Kenyan ... -
Prisoners' attitudes towards HIV/AIDS pandemic at Kodiaga maximum security prison, Kisumu, Kenya: a preventive perspective
(2011-12-19)Beliefs, attitudes and knowledge are important factors in the control of HIV/AIDS. To control the HIV/AIDS, it is imperative to prevent new infections of the disease occurring, as well as preventing the deterioration of ... -
Factors leading to students' unrest in secondary schools and the need for guidance and counselling in Kamukunji constituency, Nairobi
(2011-12-19)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors leading to strikes in secondary schools and the need to Guidance and Counseling. Discipline in most schools has slumped to its lowest levels because many your people ... -
Students' problems and their attitudes towards seeking counselling help: a study of some selected secondary schools in Nairobi
(2011-12-20)The purpose of this study was to investigate the problems of students in secondary schools in Nairobi and their attitudes towards seeking counseling help. A sample of one 198 secondary school students from three Nairobi Schools ... -
Factors affecting implementation of inclusive education for children with special needs in primary schools in Mathioya Division, Muranga District, Kenya
(2011-12-20)The goal of inclusion has been not to erase differences, but to enable all students to belong within an educational community that validates and values their individuality (Stainback et al 1994). Therefore, it is worth ... -
A comparative study of factors that influence academic achievement of students in boarding and day secondary schools of Kericho district, Kenya
(2011-12-20)Performance in national examinations in Kenya has been emphasized so much such that it has overshadowed the knowledge acquired. Parents and pupils go to great heights to ensure good performance as this is viewed as the ... -
Relationship between form four students' achievement motivation, self-efficacy and mathematics performance in Nyandarua District, Kenya
(2011-12-21)Students' poor performance in mathematics in national examinations remains a major concern worldwide and Kenya in particular. Teachers, students, parents, curriculum developers, and the public tend to blame one another for ... -
Eysenck's introversion-extraversion and psychoticism theory and it's relationship with job satisfaction among Kenyan warders
(2011-12-21)This study was carried out in two Kenyan prisons to help determine the personality traits of the warders. This arose out of concern from public outcry about some prisoners dying while in custody under unclear circumstances. ... -
Problems of pregnant teenage students and their guidance and counselling needs in Mwea secondary schools, Kirinyaga District, Kenya
(2011-12-21)The objective was to examine the problems of pregnant teenage students and their guidance and counselling needs in Mwea secondary schools, Kirinyaga District. The study examined the psychological, educational and health ...
