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    Relationship between poverty and anxiety levels among females heading urban refugee households in Nairobi County, Kenya
    (Tangaza University, 2024-10) Grace Njoki Kariuki
    This research thesis investigated the relationship between poverty and anxiety levels among females heading urban refugee households in Nairobi County, Kenya. The research aimed to determine poverty and anxiety levels within this population, examine the influence of poverty on anxiety levels, and analyze the relationship between these two factors. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design. The target population for the study were the females-heading urban refugee households in Nairobi County, with a sample of 363 female urban refugees from Somalia, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ethiopia residing in Nairobi County. The participants were selected using stratified random sampling. Data collection was collected using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) and a Basic Needs Measuring Scale, both of which demonstrated high reliability and validity in previous studies. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including multiple linear regression and Pearson's correlation, were conducted. The results revealed that 68.4% of participants reported a monthly household income below 10,000 Kenyan Shillings, while 68.1% exhibited moderate to severe anxiety levels. A significant positive relationship was found between poverty levels and anxiety levels (β = 0.491, p < 0.001; r = 0.491, p < 0.01). This findings suggest a complex interplay between economic hardship and mental health challenges among females-heading urban refugee households in Nairobi. The study highlights the need for integrated interventions addressing both economic and mental health aspects of this vulnerable population. Further research is recommended to explore the multifaceted nature of this relationship and inform evidence-based policies and support programs.