Abstract
This study set out to identify the effects of drug abuse to academic performance in
Mumberes division, based on the fact that the teenage are adversely affected, has caused
indiscipline in schools. Efforts should be made to find solution to curb the vice. This
should be focused on identify the effects of drug abuse to learning and general health.
The targeted population involved head teachers, teachers, pupils and parents sampled
randomly from five schools in the division. Data collection was done through
questionnaires as they are the most convenient. The researcher used qualitative approach
as it is descriptive in nature.
The study reveals that the causes of drug abuse include ignorance, peer influence, mass
media and inadequate guiding and counselling just to mention a few. The teachers,
parents and other stakeholders should take an active role in sensitizing the public on the
effects of drug abuse.
MATIVO, M (2021). Abuse And Academic Performance In Selected Schools In Mavindini Division, Makueni District, Kenya. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/abuse-and-academic-performance-in-selected-schools-in-mavindini-division-makueni-district-kenya
MATIVO, MUTISY "Abuse And Academic Performance In Selected Schools In Mavindini Division, Makueni District, Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 03 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/abuse-and-academic-performance-in-selected-schools-in-mavindini-division-makueni-district-kenya. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
MATIVO, MUTISY . "Abuse And Academic Performance In Selected Schools In Mavindini Division, Makueni District, Kenya". Afribary, Afribary, 03 Jun. 2021. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/abuse-and-academic-performance-in-selected-schools-in-mavindini-division-makueni-district-kenya >.
MATIVO, MUTISY . "Abuse And Academic Performance In Selected Schools In Mavindini Division, Makueni District, Kenya" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 22, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/abuse-and-academic-performance-in-selected-schools-in-mavindini-division-makueni-district-kenya