EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING ON SELF-ACCEPTANCE AMONG PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS IN MATHARE CONSTITUENCY, NAIROBI COUNTY
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2022-04-11
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
The study sought to establish the effect of psychological counseling on self-acceptance
among persons living with HIV/ AIDs in Mathare constituency, Nairobi County. A descriptive
research design was used in the research. The study target population was in Mathare, Nairobi
County was 16, 600 PLWH. Furthermore, a sample size of 278 people was selected using
simple random and stratified sampling techniques. Lux and Petosa's attitude scale, Genberg's
discrimination scale, and Dunn's self-acceptance scale were the instruments of measure used
to collect data. SPSS was used to analyse quantitative data. The study established that majority
of PLWH in the Mathare constituency has the right to the same quality of care as any other
patient 24.9% (n=63). Also, respondents indicated that advice from counseling sessions
enabled them to accept themselves by 20.0% (n=51). Educational level significantly
contributes to the respondents' attitude (p=0.003<.05). The study found that (41)16.3% of the
respondents face discrimination; people living with HIV and AIDS face neglect from their families
by 18.4% (n=47). The study also established that all the three demographic factors (age, gender,
and level of education) have an effect on psychological counseling intervention and are
significant predicators of self-acceptance among people living with HIV/AIDs.
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EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING ON SELF-ACCEPTANCE AMONG PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS IN MATHARE CONSTITUENCY, NAIROBI COUNTY