Mathematical Modeling of Drug Abuse as an Infectious Disease in Secondary Schools Incorporating Guidance and Counseling

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dc.contributor.authorWainaina, Mary
dc.contributor.authorMuketo, Cecilia Kalekye
dc.contributor.authorKimathi, George
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-13T11:28:28Z
dc.date.available2024-05-13T11:28:28Z
dc.date.issued2021-09
dc.descriptionJournal Article
dc.description.abstractDrug abuse is a major problem that has affected many young people in our society. In this study, we looked at drug abuse as an infectious disease in secondary schools. We developed a SEIGWR model which is a mathematical model of drug abuse as an infectious disease with six compartments; susceptible, exposed, infected, guided and counseled, rehabilitated and recovered. The model stability and the existence of equilibrium points was determined. From the quantitative analysis of the study, it was found out that the local stability existed when R0 < 1. From the numerical analysis of the drug abuse model, we determined that guidance and counseling affects the dynamics of the model. We established that an increase in guidance and counseling leads to a decrease in the number of infections. This suggests that there is a need for all the relevant stakeholders in the secondary schools to increase the rate at which guidance and counseling is offered in the schools. The study suggested that guidance and counseling would serve as a control strategy if given at an early age when the students are still in the primary schools.
dc.identifier.citationMuketo C. K., Kimathi G., and Wainaina M. (2021): Mathematical Modeling of Drug Abuse as an Infectious Disease in Secondary Schools Incorporating Guidance and Counseling. International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology
dc.identifier.issn2231 - 5373
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4615
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVolume 67 Issue 9
dc.subjectDrug Abuse
dc.subjectGuidance and Counseling
dc.subjectInfectious
dc.subjectLocal stability and Model.
dc.titleMathematical Modeling of Drug Abuse as an Infectious Disease in Secondary Schools Incorporating Guidance and Counseling
dc.typeArticle

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