Family Strengths and Challenges in Kenya

Njue, Jane Rose; Rombo, Dorothy Owino; Ngige, Lucy W.

doi:10.1300/j002v41n01_04

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“…Despite the challenges faced by these families, they seem to have resources, knowledge and skills to call upon in difficult times, such as traditions and rituals (Anuradha 2004 ). They also share and derive strength from other embedded systems, such as extended family and social systems (Njue, Rombo & Ngige 2007 ). Extended families might include the relatives and other people with a connection to the family, whilst social systems include ‘economic, educational and other resources available to the families within a given culture’ (Njue et al .…”

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“…Extended families might include the relatives and other people with a connection to the family, whilst social systems include ‘economic, educational and other resources available to the families within a given culture’ (Njue et al . 2007 ). Families also seem to have sufficient knowledge to define their situations and are able to join up and offer both potential and actual solutions (Anuradha 2004 ).…”

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The strengths of families in supporting mentally-ill family members

2015

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BackgroundAlthough families caring for a mentally-ill family member may experience challenges, some of these families may display strengths that help them to overcome difficulties and grow even stronger in caring for their family member. In cases where these families are unable to cope, the mentally-ill family member tends to relapse. This indicated the need to explore the strengths of families that cope with caring for mentally-ill family members.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to explore and describe the strengths of families in supporting mentally-ill family members in Potchefstroom in the North-West Province.MethodA qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual design was employed, with purposive sampling and unstructured individual interviews with nine participants. Tesch's eight steps of thematic content analysis were used.ResultsTwelve themes emerged from the data. This involved strengths such as obtaining treatment, utilising external resources, faith, social support, supervision, calming techniques, keeping the mentally-ill family member busy, protecting the mentally-ill family member from negative outside influences, creative communication, praise and acceptance.ConclusionFamilies utilise external strengths as well as internal strengths in supporting their mentally-ill family member. Recommendations for nursing practice, nursing education and for further research could be formulated. Psychiatric nurses should acknowledge families’ strengths and, together with families, build on these strengths, as well as empower families further through psycho-education and support.

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2015

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“…Whereas in Western society the family refers most typically to the united pair who run a household with their offspring or adopted children, a Ugandan household extends to a wider circle of people (Siqwana-Ndulu, 1998). While the extended family once dominated African family structures (Njue, Rombo, & Ngige, 2007), Ugandan society has shown a tendency toward the typical nuclear family structure (Ntozi & Zirimenya, 1999). .…”

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Fortifying Leisure

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Journal of Adolescent Research

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This study examined family leisure patterns and meanings of family leisure from the perspective of adolescents living in the Mukono District of Uganda. Sixty-eight secondary students were interviewed. Results indicate Ugandan adolescent definitions of leisure reflect leisure as free time and leisure as a means to an end. Students mentioned three primary family leisure outcomes (enjoyment/fun, personal development, and family development) that point toward a core theme. Fortifying describes the importance Ugandan youth place upon family leisure outcomes that strengthen the individual to overcome inevitable challenges they will face throughout their lives and enable them to succeed, especially through family socializing activities, such as discussion and storytelling.

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“…The advocacy role of HIV-positive older women has so far not been well articulated in Kenya (Kyobutungi, Ezeh, Zulu, & Falkingham, 2009;Muturi & Mwangi, 2011). To design locally applicable HIV-prevention interventions, women voices are critical, given that women, in particular older women, are involved in day-to-day family and community activities (Njue, Rombo, & Ngige, 2007). As more people know their HIV status in resource-limited rural areas, studies designed to harness the power and wisdom of older women living with HIV are needed.…”

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Advocating for HIV Prevention and Care

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The number of older women living with HIV in Kenya is increasing. However, there are little empirical data available about their role in HIV prevention. The purpose of this study was to understand the nuanced role of older women in HIV prevention. We engaged 54 HIV-positive women in three narrative-eliciting interviews between 2009 and 2010 over a period of 6 months to understand their role in HIV prevention. In this article, we focus on a sample subset of 7 rural women 50 years and older living with HIV. From narrative analysis of 19 interviews from 7 women who were 50 years and older, four themes emerged: promoting HIV transmission risk reduction, promoting HIV testing, educating others about HIV, and protecting children from HIV infection. HIV-positive older women are engaged in helping mitigate HIV in their communities and should be central to meaningful HIV-related interventions especially in rural communities

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Family Strengths and Challenges in Kenya

Cited by 13 publications

References 7 publications

The strengths of families in supporting mentally-ill family members

The strengths of families in supporting mentally-ill family members

Fortifying Leisure

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