• The Relationship Between adverse Childhood Experiences and the Quality of Marital Relationships among Married Members of an Evangelical Church in Nairobi, Kenya. 

  Muratha, Purity Kendi (United States International University-Africa, 2024)

  The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the quality of marital relationships among married members of an evangelical church in Nairobi, Kenya. This study ...
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Growth among Fire Disaster Survivors: A Case of Mukuru-Sinai Informal Settlement, Nairobi, Kenya 

  Kiathe, Lucy Karambu (United States International University-Africa, 2024)

  Fire tragedies cause significant emotional distress and physical damage, posing unpredictable and terrifying threats to life and property. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ...
• Assessment of Selected Mental Health Disorders and Intimate Partner Violence among Female Survivors in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Chawiyah, Edna Grace Wendo (United States International University-Africa, 2024)

  Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in romantic relationships takes the forms of physical and sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression. Even though men are the most common perpetrators of IPV, both genders are ...
• Relationship Between Vicarious Trauma and Personal Resilience Among Healthcare Workers in Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, Kirinyaga County, Kenya 

  Molly, Muiga (2024)

  At Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, the researcher observed firsthand the severe challenges faced by healthcare workers, including substance abuse, absenteeism, suicides, and various mental health issues. The hospital ...
• Impact of Early Versus Late Intervention on Developmental Milestones in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case of Neurodevelopmental Therapy Centres in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. 

  Wanjiru, Jedidah Brooke (United States International University-Africa, 2025)

  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that encompasses several issues related to brain development. The research carried out a comparative study design and evaluated the intervention timing on the developmental ...
• Extrinsic and Intrinsic Determinants of quality Life of Adolescents Living with Epilepsy in Nairobi County, Kenya: Implications for Clinical Psychology 

  Maina, Lydia Wangu (United States International University-Africa, 2025)

  Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions among children and adolescents. Apart from seizures, adolescents living with epilepsy face significant psychosocial challenges that negatively impact their quality ...
• Relationship between Burnout and Psychological Wellbeing among Nurses in Public Hospitals in Murang’a County, Kenya 

  Kibuga, Judy (United States International University-Africa, 2025)

  Burnout is a major health hazard that puts the wellbeing of healthcare workers at risk. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between burnout and psychological wellbeing of nurses working in public hospitals ...
• Risk Factors for Relapse among Individuals with Problematic Alcohol Use in Selected Rehabilitation Centers in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya 

  Kimani, Caroline J. Kabura (United States International University-Africa, 2025)

  In Kenya, problematic alcohol use contributes to adverse consequences to individuals, and the society at large. The present study sought to establish the risk factors for relapse among individuals with problematic alcohol ...
• Relationship between Perceived Parenting Styles and Symptoms of Depression among Secondary School Adolescents in Muranga East Sub-County, Kenya 

  Wagura, Alice W. (United States International University-Africa, 2025)

  Adolescence is a critical developmental stage often marked by mental health challenges, including depression. Parenting styles significantly influence adolescent mental health outcomes, making it important to understand ...
• Comorbidity of Substance Use and Mental Disorders among Emerging Adults at the Kenyan Coast 

  Tengah, Soud Alli (United States International University-Africa, 2025)

  Comorbid depressive and anxiety disorders among emerging adults (EAs) using substances carry dire outcomes. However, there is a dearth of literature available that evaluates comorbidity among EAs using substances in Coastal ...
• Relationship between forms of Intimate Partner Violence and Barriers to Help Seeking Behavior among Women Survivors in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Njagi, Doreen M. (United States International University-Africa, 2025)

  This study investigated intimate partner violence (IPV) among women survivors at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi County, focusing on barriers that hindered formal help-seeking. IPV was a critical public health and ...
• Relationship between Adult Attachment Styles and Psychological Well-Being among adults who were raised in children’s homes in Kenya 

  Ahmed, Hamida (United States International University-Africa, 2023)

  The vulnerability to mental health disorder among the care leavers primarily start at the facilities they have been brought up. The study focused on establishing the relationship between adult attachment styles and ...
• Distinct Features of Emerging Adulthood and Markers of Adulthood among young people in selected Tvet and Universities in Kenya; A Case of Selected Counties in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region, Kenya 

  Muchiri, Anne Wairimu (United States International University-Africa, 2023)

  While research on emerging adulthood and markers of adulthood has grown worldwide, extensive research is yet to be conducted among African populations. The purpose of this study was to establish the endorsement of the five ...
• Mental Health Needs of Justice Involved Children. An Evaluation of the Child Justice System in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Muema, Florence Mueni (United States International University-Africa, 2023)

  The child justice system in Kenya is adversarial in nature. Despite efforts to reform it into a more welfare-oriented system, there lacks empirical evidence to show the safeguards in place to protect children from the ...
• Relationship between symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Resilience among Perinatal Teenage Girls accessing services at selected maternal child health clinics in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Odawa, Lunar Lucky (United States International University-Africa, 2023)

  Perinatal teenage girls often face stressors which make them vulnerable to depression and anxiety. This study examined the relationship between symptoms of depression, anxiety and resilience among perinatal teenage girls ...
• Psychosocial Determinants of Attitude towards Geriatric Care amongst Nairobi City County Clinical Officers 

  Mwaura, Dorothy Wanjiku (United States International University-Africa, 2023)

  The study sought to investigate Nairobi City County clinical officers’ attitude towards geriatric care and to determine if there is a relationship between their attitude and, their socialization, training and working ...
• Relationship between length of Inpatient Substance Use Treatment and Symptoms of Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Patients in Rehabilitation Centers in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Onyango, Audrey Faith (United States International University-Africa, 2023)

  The prevalence of comorbid depression and PTSD in substance use treatment is high. Assessment and diagnosis of the comorbid mental disorders would lead to effective treatment, thereby reducing the frequency of relapse. ...
• The Association of Emotion Regulation Difficulties and Occurrence of Depression and Suicide Risk among Adolescent Undergraduate Students: A Case of USIU-Africa, Kenya 

  Nderitu, Bernice N (United States International University-Africa, 2023)

  Emotion dysregulation is a trans diagnostic risk factor for mental health disorders, specifically depression and suicide risk. This study explored the association of emotion regulation difficulties with depression and ...
• Coping Self-Efficacy and Depression among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Nyeri County, Kenya 

  Waithira, Teresia K. (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

  Cases of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) are on the increase globally. Scientific evidence exists on the relationship between IPV and mental health. Of the diverse factors influencing the outcome, coping self-efficacy (CSE) ...
• Efficacy of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression: A Study among Female Survivors of Sexual Violence at Two Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Osiemo, Isabella K. (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

  Sexual violence is on the increase globally with adverse effects on mental health. Intervention using Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF- CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), may play a role. This study ...

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