The impact of Drug Abuse on Pupils Academic Performance in Kenya: A case study of Kapnyeberai Primary School Nandi District.
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2008-04
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning.
Abstract
The causes of drug abuse in any population are manifold and complex. The health and
social consequences of drug abuse cause global concern, as they affect not only the
individual who abuses, but also his/her family and friends as well as the wider community
and society.
Recent research statistics has shown that the prevalence of drug abuse in Kenya is
expanding rapidly to the distraction of the society. Kenyans cannot afford to complacent
about it, thus their arise an immediate need to conduct an investigation on the issue of
rampant drug abuse among the youth especially the students hence to establishing the
impact of drug abuse on academic performance.
The study adopted a Descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a
better understanding of the causes, problems and impact of drug abuse on academic
performance of the students of Aga khan high school. The method chosen allowed a
collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of
the topic under study.
Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness.
After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency
across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research
study was presented and analyzed using bar charts, narratives, and statistical figures.
This report provides suggestions for more effective practice in the field of drug abuse and
Prevention measures based on the lessons learned from practical experience of others. It is
designed for policy makers, planners and practitioners who have responsibilities in the area
of drug abuse and prevention.
Description
A research project submitted to the Institute of Open
and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Award of a Bachelor in Education (Arts) of
Kampala International University.
Keywords
Drug Abuse, Pupils, Academic Performance, Impact, Kenya