Publications

2011

Atwoli., L., Mungla., P. A., Ndung'u., M. N., Kinoti., K. C., & Ogot., E. M. (2011). Prevalence of substance use among college students in Eldoret, western Kenya. Website Abstract

Background

Substance use among college and university students predicts substance related problems in later life. Few studies on this phenomenon have been carried out in low income countries, and most focus on primary and secondary school students. This study therefore aimed to establish the prevalence and factors associated with drug use among university and college students in a low income country.

Methods

Design: A descriptive cross-sectional survey using the Self-Administered WHO Model Core Questionnaire to collect information on use of various drugs among students in colleges and university campuses within Eldoret Municipality in Western Kenya. Setting: Four tertiary learning institutions in Eldoret Municipality were randomly selected for inclusion in the study- three tertiary level non-university institutions and one university campus. Subjects: Five hundred students who gave consent to participate in the study, 125 from each of the four participating institutions. The mean age was 22.9 years (18-32, s.d. 2.5), and males made up 52.2% of the sample.

Results

Lifetime prevalence rate of any substance use was 69.8%, and none of the socio-demographic factors was significantly associated with this. Lifetime prevalence rate of alcohol use was 51.9%, and 97.6% of alcohol users had consumed alcohol in the week prior to the study. The prevalence rate of cigarette use was 42.8%, with males having statistically significantly higher rates than females (p < 0.05). Other substances used were cannabis (2%) and cocaine (0.6%). Among those who admitted to using substances, 75.1% were introduced by a friend while 23.5% were introduced by a relative other than a member of the nuclear family. Majority of those using substances wanted to relax (62.2%) or relieve stress (60.8%). Problems associated with alcohol use included quarrelling and fights, loss and damage to property, problems with parents, medical problems and unplanned unprotected sex.

Conclusion

The prevalence of substance use among college and university students in Eldoret is high and causes significant physical and psychosocial problems in this population. A large proportion of those using alcohol reported serious adverse effects, raising the necessity of targeted interventions to reduce the risk of subsequent substance dependence and other deleterious consequences.

Rutto, R., Kungu, D. M., & Chesire, M. (2011). Project Integration Services and their contribution to successful implementation of projects for the realization of millennium development goals: A survey of on-going CDF projects in Eldoret North constituency. International Journal of Current Research (IJCR), 3, 76–81. International Journal of Current Research (IJCR).

Ranganathan, M., & Lagarde, M. (2011). Promoting healthy behaviours and improving health outcomes in low and middle income countries: a review of the impact of conditional cash transfer programmes. Prev Med, 55.

Ochieng, D., Gichoya, D., & Odini, C. (2011). Proposed ICT-enabled services model for local authorities in Kenya. In 2011 IST-Africa Conference Proceedings (p. 1–9). IEEE.

Sterling, L., van Lonkhuijzen, L., Nyangena, J., Orang'o, E. O., Strother, M. R., Busakhala, N., & Rosen, B. (2011). Protocol Development for Ovarian Cancer Treatment in Kenya A Brief Report . International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 21(2), 424-427.

Okoth, A., & Agumba, N. (2011). PTE Revision Kit. Social Studies. Nairobi.

D., C., E., R., E., K., A., O., M., W., J., K., L., M., et al. (2011). Quality Audit on Diagnosis of Preeclampsia at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Kenya Nurses Journal, 41(2), 45-49.

Mary, S. A. (2011). The Quality of Health Care provided to Orphaned Children under Foster Care in Kibera Slums in Kenya. Kenya Journal of Health Science, Nairobi. Kenya., 1, 47-56.

Gupta, S. K., Owino-Ong'or, W., Shen, C., Musick, B., Goldman, M., & Wools-Kaloustian, K. (2011). Reduced renal function is associated with progression to AIDS but not with overall mortality in HIV-infected kenyan adults not initially requiring combination antiretroviral therapy. Journal of the International AIDS Society, 4, 31.

Kipsang, S., & Chepkuto, P. K. (2011). Reflections on Political and Governance Systemsin Kenya. International Journal of Current Research, 3, 8.

Nangulu, A., Shitemi, N., Kahiga, J., Egesah, O. B., & Limo, S. (2011). Report on the external evaluation of the study program- gender studies and development Master of Arts, Moi University. In Guide for the Promotion of the Quality Culture in East-African Universities: AfriQ’ Units (p. 149-158). University of Alicante: AfriQ’ Units. Website

Nangulu, A., Shitemi, N., Masinde, J. M., Egesa, J., Limo, S., & O.B.Kahiga,. (2011). Report on the external evaluation of the study programmegender studies and development Masters of Arts, Moi University: In Guide for the Promotion of the Quality Culture in East-African Universities: AfriQ’. In (AfriQ’ Units., p. 149–158). University of Alicante, AfriQ’ Units. Website

Vincent, N., Wendi, R., Langat, B., Korir, M. K., & Kipsat, M. J. (2011). Residents decision-making in tourism at Sitatungas swampy habitat: Saiwa National Park, Kenya. Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics, 3, 190–193. Academic Journals.

Khainga, S. O., Tenge, R. K., & Kituyi, P. W. (2011). Restoration of anal sphincter tone by graciloplasty: a report of five cases. East African Medical Journal, 88, 33–36.

Wambua, P., & Anandjiwala, R. (2011). A Review of Preforms for the Composites Industry. Journal of Industrial Textiles, 40, 310–333.

N., O. G. U. T. U. J. (2011). Review of the book JENKINS Richard. RETHINKING ETHNICITY – Arguments and Explorations (Second Edition). London, UK: Sage Publications, 2008VIII + 207 pp. ISBN 978-1-4129-3583-8 (pbk). Discourse and Society, 12(4), 557-559.

Okubasu D,. (2011). The Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Northern Kenya. Moi University.

Gicheha, M. G., & Kosgey, I. S. (2011). RISK-RATED ECONOMIC VALUES FOR TRAITS OF MEAT SHEEP IN SMALLHOLDER PRODUCTION SYSTEM IN THE TROPICS. Animal Production Society of Kenya, 5.

Boltz, V. F., Zheng, Y., Lockman, S., Hong, F., Halvas, E. K., McIntyre, J. A., Currier, J. S., et al. (2011). Role of Low-Frequency HIV-1 Variants in Failure of Nevirapine-Containing Antiviral Therapy in Women Previously Exposed to Single Dose Nevirapine. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci USA.

Masinde, J. R. M. (2011). The Role of Women in Rural Development. In Working with Rural Communities: Participatory Action Research in Kenya. In P. C. Orieko & R. Mutiso, (Revised.). Nairobi: Nairobi University Press.

Naanyu, V., Sidle, J. E., Frankel, R. M., Ayuku, D., Nyandiko, W. M., & Inui, T. S. (2011). Rooting inquiry in tradition: the health baraza as a tool for social research in Kenya. Qualitative Health Research, 21, 14–26. SAGE Publications Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA.

Naanyu, V., Sidle, J. E., Frankel, R. M., Ayuku, D., Nyandiko, W. M., & Inui, T. S. (2011). Rooting Inquiry in Tradition: The Health Baraza as a Tool for Social Research in Kenya. Qualitative Health Research, 21, 14-26. Website Abstract

The baraza is a customary form of community assembly in East Africa. We examined the use of the health baraza as a process that can improve data collection and deepen community understanding of sociocultural issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. In the evaluation of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—Academic Model for Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS Partnership (USAID—AMPATH) in Kenya, investigators facilitated mabaraza (the plural of baraza) to gather information of relevance to program success, improvement, and community collaboration. Seven mabaraza were held at local health facilities. Mabaraza rapidly evoked essential information for the USAID—AMPATH program and facilitated vibrant discussion of themes that were of interest to local communities. Mabaraza combined individual and community outlooks, producing emic understanding of the program’s meaning to local populations. The baraza assemblage is a promising technique for applied sociology, participatory research, and program evaluation.

Leonard, M. S., Kerre, P. M., & Boniface, E. E. (2011). Rural-urban interlink and sustainability of urban centres in Kenya: a case of Malaba Town. Journal of US-China Public Administration, 8, 871–883.

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