Browsing by Author "Mwangi, Moses"

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    Assessment of PTSD Levels among Adolescents Residing At Neema and Tumaini Children Homes
    (International Journal of Current Research, 2018-05-25) Kuria, Jane; Tuikong, Sylvia; Mwangi, Moses
    Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine the levels of PTSD among adolescents living in Neema and Tumaini Children Homes in Nyandarua County, Kenya. Adolescents who are registered into Children homes are vulnerable and highly prone to PTSD. Traumatic events that are experienced by adolescents may lead to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Objective: To assess the levels of PTSD among Adolescents Residing at Neema and Tumaini Children Homes. Methodology: Quasi experimental research design was utilized for this study. The Population for the study consisted of 400 adolescents aged 11-17 years in the two homes. The Lemeshow et al., (1998) formula was used to calculate the sample size. A sample size of 180 from the two homes was obtained by use of purposive sampling. Out of the 180, 90 were for the experimental group (Neema), while 90 were for the control group (Tumaini). Adolescents were administered social demographic questionnaire, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for PTSD. Analysis: The collected data was analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20 to compute univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis. The results indicated that overall mean PTSD score was 38.5 (I 7.9SD) ranging between 25 and 59 and the score was not significantly different between participants enrolled in the two homes. Results: The analysis of the study revealed that the adolescents who had mild PTSD were 51.3% and those who had moderate PTSD were 48.8%. Overall mean PTSD score was 38.5 (+ 7.9 SD). Conclusion: Adolescents in the homes have been found to suffer PTSD. The home managers should adapt therapeutic programs that help them recover and be able to live productive lives as they relate well with self, their caregivers and peers.
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    Effect of Strategic Orientation on The Performance of Textile Enterprises in Kenya: A Case of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County
    (Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, 2016-06) Mwangi, Moses
    In the last decade there has been increased attention and focus on SMEs Investment’s survival and growth in Kenya. SME’s are seen as the key sector that can boost sustainable economic growth and help the country attain the Vision 2030 objective of being a middle level income country by year 2030. This study aimed at determining the effect of strategic orientation on the performance of textile enterprises in Kenya. The objectives were to identify the strategic orientations applicable in small and medium enterprise firms in Nairobi, to determine the effect of strategic orientation on performance of small and medium size enterprises in Nairobi County and to establish challenges faced in embracing strategic orientation in small and medium size enterprises in Nairobi County. The study adopted a descriptive research design. A sample size of 96 SMEs was obtained from the target population with two respondents per firm. Questionnaire was used as the primary data collection method. The data collected was analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 20. A simple linear regression analysis was performed which indicated that the effect of strategic orientation on firm performance was positive but insignificant. It was also found that strategic orientation did not have a significant effect on the performance of textile enterprises in Nairobi County. Finally, the study recommended that prior to the development of their long-term strategies, textile companies should clearly define their strategic orientation, adoption and implementation of such strategies in order to cushion SMEs from the challenging economic conditions, hostile competitive environment, and regressive operational environment.