Psycho-social support to children infested by jigger in Kisii county: social work perspective/ (Record no. 88107)
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| Personal name | Amadi, Orucho Justine |
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| Title | Psycho-social support to children infested by jigger in Kisii county: social work perspective/ |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Amadi {et al} |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc | Meru: |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | Meru University of Science and Technology, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | 2022. |
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| Summary, etc | Social workers are key professionals in assessing social care need and providing psychosocial support. Nonetheless the needs in jigger infiltration containment and control are not well managed. Tungiasis is both a social and public health concern worldwide. It affects the victim’s quality of life through localization in the foot causing walking difficulties that reduce the normalcy of the infested child. Both social and psychological problems such as low self-esteem and stigma has been identified among the children infested with jiggers. The purpose of this study therefore was to investigate the role of a social worker in the prevention of jigger infestation among children in Kisii County. The study utilized descriptive survey design. The sample size was 50 pupils, 50 parents,20 Key Informants and 20 practicing Social workers. The findings of the study reveal that in order to mitigate Tungiasis, the risk factors that contribute to their spread such as poverty, poor hygiene conditions, area sanitization, inadequate health facilities, sharing houses with domesticated animals, political negligence and controlled number of children in families should be addressed. social work practitioners should engage with children to assess challenges in social functioning, process information in ways that enhance their ability to maintain body hygiene, develop skills to curb tungiasis and create support for change. The study recommends a change of behaviour in the community and the superstitions perception on the causes of Tungiasis. |
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| Personal name | Olita, Faith Inyele |
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| Personal name | Otieno, Kimberly Miser |
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| Personal name | Njeru, Esther Njoki |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Library of Congress Classification |
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| Cataloguer | Mercy Musungu |
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| Library of Congress Classification | Meru University | Meru University | Periodical Section | 19/09/2022 | Mercy Musungu | 19/09/2022 | 19/09/2022 | Article |