ffect of Psychological Counselling on Self Acceptance Among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Mathare Constituency, Nairobi County
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Date
2022-10-11
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International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Abstract
Abstract: The study sought to establish the effect of psychological
counselling on self-acceptance among persons living with HIV &
AIDs in Mathare constituency, Nairobi County. A descriptive
research design was used in this study. Approximately, 16,600
people living with HIV & AIDS were targeted in Mathare
Constituency, Nairobi County. This study sampled 278 PLWH.
The sample size was determined using simple random sampling
and stratified sampling techniques. A response rate of 91.4% was
recorded in the study. 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. It was found that PLWH in the
Mathare constituency had the same right to quality care as any
other patient 24.9% (n=63). Additionally, 20.0% or 51
respondents reported that advice given during counselling helped
them accept themselves. Also, all three demographic factors (age,
gender, and education level) are significant predictors of self acceptance among people living with HIV/AIDS. Persons living
with HIV & AIDS must find strategies to maintain a positive
attitude in order to live a healthy life by embracing their current
circumstance and learning to live with it. To improve self acceptance, the approach and drivers for positivity should be
developed so that all people living with HIV & AIDS embrace a
positive attitude toward their circumstance. The study finds that
counsellors who work with people living with HIV & AIDS in
Nairobi County's Mathare constituency should engage in
psychological counselling intervention methods.
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Effect of Psychological Counselling on Self Acceptance Among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Mathare Constituency, Nairobi County, Psychological counselling, self-confidence, persons living with HIV& AIDS