Mathenge, JustusAyuya, CarolineOngaro, KennedyKhasakhala, Lincolin2021-11-172021-11-172019-12Mathenge J., Ayuya C., Ongaro K., & Khasakhala L. (2019). Prevalence and Correlation of Anxiety Disorders among Primary School Children in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education, 6(12), 134-138.2349-0373https://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/3710Journal ArticleThe purpose of this study was establish the prevalence of anxiety disorders among primary school going children in Nairobi, Kenya. The study employed a descriptive study design utilizing purposeful sampling frame. The sample size of 224 was drawn from classes 3 to 7 at Our Lady Queen of Peace and Amani Primary Schools. Data was collected using a self-administered Socio-demographic and the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) – Child Version. Findings showed the prevalence of anxiety disorders was extremely high (80.8%) and were comorbid as is shown by positive correlation coefficient (r) p< 0.001 between the types of anxiety disorders. For specific anxiety disorders prevalence were: 66.5% had panic disorder, 56.3% generalized anxiety disorder, 81.7% separation anxiety disorder, 61.2% social anxiety disorder and 30.4% significant school avoidance. This study therefore shows that children’s mental health in an African cultural and environmental context wanting. These study findings can go a long way in helping the authorities concerned with health services to appreciate the need for a concerted effort in the formulation of policies and the need to provide resources to enhance mental health services in children attending primary school.enAnxiety diordersChildrenCorrelationPrevalenceKenyaArticle