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Effect of Psychological Counselling on Self-Acceptance Among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Mathare Constituency, Nairobi County

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  • Mary Wambui Mwaura

    (Institute of Youth Studies, Tangaza University College, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa,Kenya)

  • Dr. Henry Tucholski

    (Institute of Youth Studies, Tangaza University College, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa,Kenya)

  • Dr. Cosmas Kagwe

    (Institute of Youth Studies, Tangaza University College, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa,Kenya)

  • Dr. Rose Gichuki

    (Institute of Youth Studies, Tangaza University College, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa,Kenya)

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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  • Mary Wambui Mwaura & Dr. Henry Tucholski & Dr. Cosmas Kagwe & Dr. Rose Gichuki, 2022. "Effect of Psychological Counselling on Self-Acceptance Among Persons Living with HIV and AIDS in Mathare Constituency, Nairobi County," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(10), pages 42-49, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:6:y:2022:i:10:p:42-49
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