Publication: Impact of HIV and AIDs on learning and performance in secondary schools in Miathene location of Meru County, Kenya.
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2014-05
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Mount Kenya University
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This study is concerned with effects of HIV and AIDs in Secondary schools. The study was
conducted in Miathene Location, Meru County. It used selected or sample Secondary schools to
represent others since it will be hard to visit all the schools in the area. The purpose of this study
was to highlight effects of HIV and AIDs in learning and performance in Secondary schools .The
researcher used cross section research and questionnaire research method which gave more
accurate results since the research method intended to study different schools. The research used
questionnaires which were semi-structured with both open ended and close ended questions. The
research also used interviews where applicable. The secondary source e.g. attendance registers to
verify the data given. The data was later analyzed and presented by use of tables and bar graphs.
The study could
be used by the M.O. and M.O.H to help them tackle this problem in Meru
County or to improve on support and management of HIV infected or affected persons. The
result of the study could also benefit government in establishing ways in which the affected or
infected school going children can be maintained in schools, learning and performance
improved. The findings could contribute to policy making and implementation for effective
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learning in schools
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Education