African Developmental Psychology

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)

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Reducing Stress Among Healthcare Workers in Nairobi Through Yoga Sessions: A Six-Month Assessment

Oscar Mwadime, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi Njeri Mbadiña, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18832768
Published: August 6, 2006

Abstract

Healthcare workers in Nairobi face significant stress due to demanding work environments. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including pre- and post-intervention surveys and focus groups conducted with a sample of 120 Nairobi-based healthcare workers. Participants reported a statistically significant decrease in stress levels (p < 0.05) after six months of yoga sessions, with an average reduction of 34% compared to baseline measurements. Yoga sessions appear effective in managing stress among Nairobi’s healthcare workers, warranting further investigation and potential policy implementation. Implementing regular yoga sessions as part of occupational health programmes for all healthcare workers in Nairobi.

How to Cite

Oscar Mwadime, Njeri Mbadiña (2006). Reducing Stress Among Healthcare Workers in Nairobi Through Yoga Sessions: A Six-Month Assessment. African Developmental Psychology, Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18832768

Keywords

African geographystress managementmixed methodsyoga therapymindfulnessintervention studiescultural adaptation

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