Drug abuse and academic performance of Secondary School students in Turbo Division, Vasingishu District in Kenya.
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Date
2007-11
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning.
Abstract
Drug abuse affects an individual in any organization by directly affecting their health rendeiing them
less productive and inefficient. In the long run the organization fails to achieve their objective as a
result of unproductive workers, high absenteeism, shoddy work and reduced staff morale.
This study aimed at assessing the extent level of illicit chug use in secondary schools and the impact
on academic perfmmance. It looked at various policies and practices the secondary schools has put
in place to effectively manage illicit drugs in schools. The study covered the three secondary schools
namely; Leseru, Kamagut and Kapkong. The methodology adopted was survey by use of
questionnaire which we supplemented by oral interviews in data collection. The study population
compiised a total of 500 students of form three and four. Stratified sampling was used in each school
per form on basis of gender. A total of 20% sample was taken was taken for each category.
Descriptive statistics was used in analysis and presentation of the data. The funding of the three
schools highly indicated that minimal effort has been put in place to control and prevent students
from using abusive drugs.
The study recommended that the school managers and other stake holders should come up with
programmes that will assist the institutions and students to prevent and manage the use of abusive
drugs.
The researcher findings shall be beneficial to schools, parents, students and teachers in establishment
of policies and programmes on management and prevention of excessive use of illicit drugs in
secondary schools.
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A research report submitted in Partial Fulfillment of
the requirements for the Award of Degree of Education with
Science at Kampala International University.
Keywords
Drug abuse, Academic Performance, Secondary School, Students, Vasingishu District in Kenya