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- ItemAbuse and academic performance in selected schools in Mavindini Division, Makueni District, Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-11) Kiumba, Mutisya MativoThis study set out to identify the effects of drug abuse to academic performance in Mumberes division, based on the fact that the teenage are adversely affected, has caused indiscipline in schools. Efforts should be made to find solution to curb the vice. This should be focused on identify the effects of drug abuse to learning and general health. The targeted population involved head teachers, teachers, pupils and parents sampled randomly from five schools in the division. Data collection was done through questionnaires as they are the most convenient. The researcher used qualitative approach as it is descriptive in nature. The study reveals that the causes of drug abuse include ignorance, peer influence, mass media and inadequate guiding and counselling just to mention a few. The teachers, parents and other stakeholders should take an active role in sensitizing the public on the effects of drug abuse.
- ItemEmerging issue of alcoholism, child abuse, its effects on early childhood development education centres of Bugar Zone, Kamariny Division of Keiyo District(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-09) Cheruiyot, Kipkoech; CharlesA qualitative study was undertaken to establish the effects of alcoholism on child abuse. In early childhood development centers. The following objectives were used to guide the stud~· To identify causes of alcoholism among parents. To establish the effects of alcoholism on early childhood education. To find out the transferred effects of alcoholism on early childhood education. A sample of 60 respondents was selected and it included teachers parents and ECDE officers. Findings from the study showed that mental and emotional stress were responsible for alcoholism of parents. It was also discovered that alcoholism was greatly affecting child education in the following ways; some children were living under poverty and were victims of domestic violence. This in turn influenced truancy among the children. The children from alcoholic families were deprived of love and security and therefore they had to undergo stress and consequently become violent. The following were recommended; to develop a policy on alcohol abuse and to reprimand those parents who are found abusing it The sensitize parents about the negative consequences of alcoholism to their children. To train the teachers on how to handle victims of child abuse due to alcohol.
- ItemThe impact of advertising on drug abuse among the youth Inkimulot Division, Kimulot location, Saosa Zone ,of Konoin District in Kenya: a case study Kimulot(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2012-11) Koskei, Kipkirui; Bernard