Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case of Selected Prisons in Central Region of Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorWaruinge, Njoki
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-30T07:48:17Z
dc.date.available2024-09-30T07:48:17Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.descriptionDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in Clinical Psychology
dc.description.abstractAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a widely recognized chronic mental health condition that often results in considerable impairments throughout one’s life. The main objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy (MBCBT) amongst incarcerated male adults, while seeking to document the prevalence of ADHD amongst the population, their sociodemographic and risk factors, and comorbid mental disorders. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research design, utilizing the quantitative method approach for data collection, analysis and interpretation. A purposively selected sample of 672 inmates was drawn from five male prisons within Central Kenya. Screening was done using the Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1), and a mental status questionnaire to collect data aimed at identifying common ADHD comorbidities. Only the experimental group was given MBCBT treatment. After the baseline assessment, midline and endline data was collected 8 and 16 weeks later respectively. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 was used to obtain bivariate, multivariate and multimodal data analysis. The Pearson correlation coefficient (p) was employed to show the correlation between ADHD and criminality, while using descriptive and inferential statistics to define the differences with the groups. The study concluded that the prevalence estimate of ADHD among inmates in the selected prisons was 22.9 percent, with the combined sub-type being the most prevalent. Comorbidities had a statistically significant positive relationship with ADHD scores, while a high rate of measures for possible alcoholism was observed, showing a positive correlation between alcoholism and ADHD. The findings also indicated that the MBCBT intervention was effective in the management of ADHD characteristics. The study recommends the integration of specialized training in MBCBT for inmates as an integral part of correctional programs.
dc.description.sponsorshipDaystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences
dc.identifier.citationWaruinge, N. (2023). Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case of Selected Prisons in Central Region of Kenya. Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/5254
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDaystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences
dc.subjectADHD Clinical Diagnostic Scale
dc.subjectAttention Deficit Disorder
dc.subjectAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
dc.subjectAdult ADHD Self-Report Scale
dc.titleEffectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case of Selected Prisons in Central Region of Kenya
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