Impact of hiv/aids on students’ education in selected secondary school of Riana zone Homa Bay district, Kenya.
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2009-11
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Kampala International University, College of Education Open and Distance Learning
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The purpose of this study was to determine the Impact Of HIV/AIDS On Students Education in Selected Secondary School Of Riana Zone Homa Bay District, Kenya Specific objectives of the study were to: Determine the impact of HIV/AIDS on the enrolment and attendance a/learners in Selected Secondary School of Riana Zone Homa Bay District, Kenya. Investigate the Psychological effects of HIV/AIDS on students in Selected Secondary School of Riana Zone Homa Bay District, Kenya and Determine the Effects of' H!VIA!DS on the quality of education in Selected Secondary School of Riana Zone Homa Bay District, Kenya. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers, interviews with the pupils and focus group discussions with the community members. The findings revealed by4 I% of the respondents that HIV/AIDS has decreased the demand for education, 46% of the respondents strongly agreed that Few learners are enrolling due to HIV/AIDS related poverty, 42% of the respondents strongly agreed that attendance of learners is low due to HIV/ AIDS, 49% of the respondents strongly agreed that Learners are dropping out due to HIV/ AIDS, 42% of the respondents strongly agreed that attendance o/learners is low due to HIV/AIDs. 40% of the respondents strongly agreed that HIV/AIDS has led to anger in children and 41% of the respondents strongly agreed that infected children are discriminated against and 42% of the respondents strongly agreed that HIV/AIDS has affected the quality of education, 33% of the respondents strongly agreed that Teachers are scarce due to HIVIAJDS The study recommended that: Basing on the findings schools should educate people about HIV/AIDS to avoid any form of discrimination that makes people with HIV/AJDS feel less valued Government should allocate funds that help victims of HIV/AIDS including treatment and orphans due to HIV/AIDS who cannot afford to pay for school .fees. Counseling services should be availed in schools to help teachers and learners who have been affected by HIV/AIDS in any way.
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A research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award Degree Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Primary Education Kampala International University
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hiv/aids, students’ education, secondary school, Homa Bay district