Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Mental Health Awareness Training Programmes Among Primary School Teachers in Kenyan Towns: An Ethnomusical Perspective

Kibet Muriuki, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Odinga Onyango, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18909667
Published: February 14, 2010

Abstract

In Kenya, mental health issues among primary school teachers remain underreported due to cultural stigma and limited access to resources. A mixed-methods approach including qualitative interviews (n=20) and focus group discussions (n=5 groups, each with 6-8 participants), conducted between January and March . The data revealed that teachers in selected towns showed a significant interest in mental health awareness training, particularly regarding stress management techniques (p<0.01). Primary school teachers are receptive to mental health education but require culturally sensitive and accessible training programmes tailored for their specific contexts. Develop culturally aligned mental health curricula that incorporate traditional healing practices alongside modern therapeutic approaches, ensuring sustainability through community engagement and collaboration with local authorities. Mental Health Awareness, Primary School Teachers, Ethnomusical Perspective, Kenyan Towns

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Kibet Muriuki, Odinga Onyango (2010). Mental Health Awareness Training Programmes Among Primary School Teachers in Kenyan Towns: An Ethnomusical Perspective. African Ethnomusicology Research, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18909667

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KenyanPrimaryTeachersEthnomusicalMethodologyCulturalMental Health

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