African Child Psychology

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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School-Based Mental Health Programmes' Impact on Anxiety Disorders Among High School Students in Nairobi: A Mixed Methods Study

Opiyo Cherono, Maseno University Opare Owino, Maseno University Mwihaki Kinyanjui, Department of Advanced Studies, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Kaberia Wafula, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Technical University of Kenya
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18727209
Published: October 7, 2001

Abstract

Anxiety disorders are prevalent among high school students in Nairobi, Kenya, with significant negative impacts on academic performance and mental health. A mixed methods design was employed, incorporating both quantitative survey data collection and qualitative semi-structured interviews to comprehensively assess programme impact. The survey revealed a statistically significant reduction (p < 0.05) in overall anxiety levels among participants following the intervention compared to pre-intervention scores. School-based mental health programmes show promise in mitigating anxiety disorders among high school students in Nairobi, with substantial improvements reported post-programme implementation. Further research should explore long-term effects and scalability of these interventions across different socio-economic backgrounds.

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Opiyo Cherono, Opare Owino, Mwihaki Kinyanjui, Kaberia Wafula (2001). School-Based Mental Health Programmes' Impact on Anxiety Disorders Among High School Students in Nairobi: A Mixed Methods Study. African Child Psychology, Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18727209
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AfricanNairobiQualitativeQuantitativeMixed MethodsEthnographyPsychometrics

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