The Impact of Drug Abuse Sensitisation Campaigns in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorKombo, D. K.
dc.date.accessioned2015-06-15T13:47:08Z
dc.date.available2015-06-15T13:47:08Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.descriptionThis paper was presented at the International workshop on ‘Environmental Health Education in the East African Region’ 24th - 26th March 2004 held at Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenyaen_US
dc.description.abstractThe use of drugs for purposes other than therapeutic ones by youths in Kenya is a worrying issue. This is made more complex by the fact that drug abuse is on the increase. This study sought to find out why drug abuse was on the increase among youths despite sensitization campaigns. Specifically the study sought to find out the concept youths, teachers and parents had on drug abuse, their awareness of the type of drugs on the Kenyan market and the associated dangers and why drug abuse was on the increase despite sensitization campaigns. The study utilized qualitative research methods. Sixty youths, ten teachers and ten parents participated in the study. Questionnaires and interviews were used. The study findings indicated that although the majority of respondents were aware of the term drug abuse, and viewed drug abuse as a serious problem in Kenya, they were reluctant to take individual responsibility in its eradication as it was felt this could cause unnecessary collision and it wasn't their responsibility. Bhang was regarded by respondents, as more prevalently abused than alcohol and tobacco. Peer group influence was seen as a major contributor to drug abuse. Drug abuse sensitization campaigns were regarded as not successful due to poor targeting; lack of focus on causative factors; poor implementation and they were boring. Recommendations included effective sensitization campaigns, emphasis on individual and parental responsibility, guidance and counseling programmes, incorporation of drug related topics in school curriculum, and stern measures taken by government on drug trafficking and abuse.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipUnited Nations Children Education fund (UNICEF), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Intitut Francois de Re'cherche en Afrique (IFRA) and Kenyatta Universityen_US
dc.identifier.citationInternational workshop on ‘Environmental Health Education in the East African Region’ 24th - 26th March 2004en_US
dc.identifier.isbn0001-0001-1
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/12927
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherJoypet Sevices & Printers Ltd.en_US
dc.titleThe Impact of Drug Abuse Sensitisation Campaigns in Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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