ABSTRACT This study which was conducted in Hwange, Matabeleland North Province of Zimbabwe, sought through a descriptive design in nature to compare the age specific experiences of Gynaecomastia among men on ART of 15-35 age cohort and 36-56 age cohort in a bid to unpack their psychological experiences of Gynaecomastia. The research employed cognitive behavioural theory as the theoretical framework. The study followed a positivist paradigm which assumes a stable reality is one which can be ex...
ABSTRACT The research aimed at assessing the psychological dynamics of downsizing on survivor employees at Zimasco Kwekwe Division. The major reason behind is that downsizing disregards the human side and affects the psychological wellbeing of the same. It remains crucial to implore the psychological facets that affect employee productivity after downsizing operations and endeavor to change employee behaviors and attitudes for better attainment of organizational objectives. The study employed...
ABSTRACT This research was on the nature of self-esteem and resilience amongst orphans in Kadoma-Patchway Mashonaland West.The purpose of the study was to reveal the nature of self-esteem and resilience amongst orphans and to find out if the two had relationship. Problems in self evaluations and adjustments to life situation after losing parents amongst orphans motivated the researcher to study on orphans. Age, gender, age at time of loss and strong and weak peer family network appeared to be...
ABSTRACT The study aim was to assess the influence of Christian faith on ART adherence by persons living with HIV subscribing to Christianity as their religion and enrolled in the Zimbabwe National Network of People living with HIV Gweru. The research was necessitated by the observation of the rise in Christian denominations that were found to be preaching the gospel of healing from HIV, alongside the presented statistics on the AIDS-related deaths and HIV prevalence rates within the district...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was toreveal the levels of depression that exists among final year students and also highlight the perceived causes of depression. Much research was done in Western countries, I feel it’s my turn now to conduct local studies and make an addition to local scholarly content. Using an expedient sampling technique, a mock-up of 100 students from Midlands State University faculty of social sciences, were selected and completed the questionnaires of the Beck dep...
Abstract When it comes to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, there is a growing population that is being overlooked due to a prolonging misconception about HIV/AIDS being a disease of the young adults. The introduction of the highly active antiretroviral therapy has allowed the survival of the elderly after diagnosis. Because of the perception that HIV is a disease of the young adults, HIV disclosure of positive serostatus has become an area of concern among the elderly. It is therefore the a...
ABSTRACT There has been a lot of ignorance on the issue of cancer and cancer caregiving in Zimbabwe. The purpose of the study is to identify the burden of care of familial caregivers for people with cancer that is; psychological or emotional, social, physical and financial problems experienced by familial caregivers of cancer patients with research findings and make recommendations for appropriate intervention. There is need to research on the experiences of familial caregivers of people with...
ABSTRACT The research sought to explain the impact of occupational stress related factors on employees’ mental health. The research is guided by four research questions which aim to explore the impact of occupational stress related factors, manifestations of mental health problems, coping strategies used by employees and measures that can be taken to minimize the impact of occupational stress related factors. The research was enriched with the transactional theory of stress and the person-e...
ABSTRACT Incarceration can be destructive yet it is not publicly talked about. The incarceration of a father makes one a widow/widower or orphan. The incarceration of a family member has serious repercussions and normally leads to family crises yet it seems to be taken for granted by the society, government and other stakeholders. This study generally sought to look at the experiences of the ex-convicts and their families, passive victims of incarceration. The design of this study was a pheno...
ABSTRACT The highest number of new HIV infections in Zimbabwe are recorded in the 20-29 age group, with most being through heterosexual transmission. University students are a sub-population within this age group, and are key in HIV prevention efforts as they tend to engage in risky sexual behaviours. This study sought to determine the prevalence of high risk sexual behaviours among undergraduate university students at Midlands State University, and determine the predictive value of alcohol u...
ABSTRACT The study sought to identify, if there is relationship between non-monetary benefits and the Department of Livestock Production and Development employees commitment. The researcher tried to find out how the following factors tangible, social and job-related non-monetary benefits contribute to employees commitment and retention. Applicable literature and theories were reviewed. The researcher employed the quantitative research paradigm. A survey research design administering Likert-sc...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to explore the lived experiences of the elderly under institutional care at Batanai Old Age Home in Gweru, Zimbabwe. The research explored the lives of the residents taking note of the reasons behind their admission into the institution, the positive and negative aspects of staying in an institution. The study also looked at the coping strategies that they adopted and the support systems required in nursing homes to ensure the wellbeing of the residents.T...
ABSTRACT The poor levels of academic performance have been a cause for concern. Children in primary schools have not as been successful in achieving world class education, hence this study so the need to examine the effects of motivation, self-esteem and attitude on academic performance. The objectives of this study were to assess the relationship of the above variables and make recommendations using the ecological approach. This research was informed by the positivism philosophy. A quantita...
ABSTRACT This research effort was conducted on the backdrop of unprecedented worldwide record of teenage pregnancy and Zimbabwe has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite numerous legal frameworks and policies, high school dropout cases as a result of pregnancy continue to be recorded. To further compound their demise, pregnant and mothering students suffer stigma and discrimination perpetuated by education stakeholders. The researcher‟s motivation and rationale ...
ABSTRACT The study sought to examine the experiences of stigma and discrimination encountered by double-orphaned children of Save in Chiredzi. The objectives of this particular study is to identify the psychosocial challenges encountered by double orphans of Save in Chiredzi both at home and at school, to find out if they receive support from their family, friends and the community and to determine how double-orphaned children cope up with the challenges they encounter and to recommend solut...