Browsing by Author "Muya, Francis Kihoro"

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    Burnout Levels among Professional Counselors in Butabika and Mulago National Referral Hospitals in Uganda
    (American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS), 2015) Kabunga, Amir; Muya, Francis Kihoro; Njuguna, Jane M; Njuguna, Christina N.; Nginya, Mary W; Nguvi, Mary Muindi
    Counseling profession places unique demands on care-providers and has negative consequences. This study explored prevalence of burnout and its preventive measures among professional counselors in Butabika and Mulago national referral hospitals in Uganda using the Professional Quality of Life-IV (proQOL-IV) questionnaire to determine levels of burnout. A total of ten research questions were used to determine common strategies employed by counselors in mitigating burnout. A cross sectional descriptive study was adopted and simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 123 respondents. The results showed that70% and 68% of counselors had developed burnout in Butabika and Mulago respectively. It was found out that the most effective strategies for mitigating burnout include; attending workshops, social support, travelling, going on vacations, hobbies, social skills, relaxation, spirituality and supervision. The study recommended that a combination of organizational and individual strategies is necessary to prevent burnout.
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    Class Size And Learning Outcomes: Perceptions Of In-Service Teachers
    (Researchjournali’s Journal of Education, 2016) Muya, Francis Kihoro; Kabunga, Amir
    Achieving quality learning outcomes within the education system in Kenya remains an elusive goal for educationists. Many strategic plans have been drafted and action plans implemented, but the aspiration remains a mirage. It appears the policy makers require more input from the stakeholders. The purpose of this study was to find out the perceptions of in-service teachers on class size and learner achievement. Fifteen in-service teachers attending the April 2015 school-based session at Mount Kenya University, Nairobi Campus were randomly selected and requested to participate in a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) organized by the researchers. The FGD revealed that class size in isolation cannot have an impact on learners’ achievement. It should be complemented by quality teacher preparation, more individualization, provision of resources and improving the quality of interaction in the classroom. The study recommended hiring of more Early Childhood Education Teachers to reduce class sizes and therefore improve learning outcomes.
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    Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Mental Health Practitioners in Butabika and Mulago Referral Hospitals in Uganda
    (International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, 2014) Kabunga, Amir; Muya, Francis Kihoro; Gitau, Emily W.; Njuguna, Jane M.
    Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) leaves the care-givers feeling anxious, confused, depressed and depleted. This research aimed at establishing the prevalence of secondary traumatic stress among Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) in Butabika and Mulago referral hospitals in Uganda. Simple random sampling was used to select a sample of 123 respondents, 61 from Butabika and 62 Mulago hospitals. The study used a retrospective cohort study design. Categorical variables were summarized as frequencies and corresponding percentages while continuous variables were summarized as frequencies, means and standard deviations. Chi- square tests were used to check association between variables in the two cohorts (P-value =0.05). The study revealed that 27.9 % of the MHPs from Butabika hospital and 32.3% from Mulago hospital had STS. The study showed that some MHPs in both hospitals were fatigued and recommended psychological care services for them.
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    Work stress and coping strategies among social workers: A case of Northern Uganda
    (International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, 2014) Kabunga, Amir; Muya, Francis Kihoro
    Social workers are exposed to potent stressors due to the nature of their work. The study examined work stress and coping strategies among social workers in Northern Uganda. The target population consisted of 353 social workers in Northern Uganda. Simple random sampling was employed to select 188 respondents. Descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was used to assess the level of stress while researcher developed questionnaires captured both the contributing and mitigating factors. The findings established that majority of the respondents (91%) had high stress levels. Significant factors contributing to stress included finances, work demand, safety concerns, family and violence from the rebels. The most effective mitigating strategies for job stress included spirituality, planning, goal setting, time-management and positive thinking. It was recommended that stress reduction programs and strategies be implemented to mitigate work stress.