The Effects of HIV/AIDS on Enrolment of Early Childhood in Kiganjo Nursery School, Kiganjo Location, Municipality Division, Nyeri District, Central Province, Kenya

ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to establish various problems that affect enrolment in early childhood as a result of HIV/AIDS scourge. The objectives of the study were to examine the impact of enrolment in early childhood. The study examines the causes of HIV among learners. The researcher used a case study design. A representative sample was made from the target population though simple random sampling method. A representative sample of 30% was drawn from the target population to satisfy the requirement of data collection. The data was collected using-administer questionnaires and oral interviews. The data was analyzed, using qualitative and quantitative techniques. That involved generating descriptive statistics such as percentages. Qualitative data was also analyzed through segregation of field notes according to study themes from conclusions drawn. The researcher concluded the research by writing a comprehensive report on the effects of HIV/ AIDS on enrolment in early childhood development and gave recommendations as to how the problems can be alleviated. The researcher recommended the government to help learners with HIV with basic need such as food, clothes and shelter. The schools should help learners with HIV with free uniform and other necessary items.

TABLE OF CONTENT

DECLARATION ............................................................................................................. i

APPROVAL ................................................................................................................... ii

DEDICATION ............................................................................................................. iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................... iv

TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................................ v

ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................. vii

CHAPTER ONE ........................................................................................................... 1

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 1

1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................... 1

1.1 The Study Background .......................................................................................... 1

1.3 Statement of the problem ........................................................................................ 2

1.4 Purpose .................................................................................................................... 3

1.5 Objectives ................................................................................................................ 3

1.6 Research questions .................................................................................................. 3

1. 7 Significance of the Study ......................................................................................... 3

1.8 Scope of the Study ................................................................................................... 4

Geogrl. 7 Scope of the study .......................................................................................... 4

1.6.1 Content scope ........................................................................................................ 4

1.7.1 Content scope ........................................................................................................ 4

2.9 Operational definitions of terms ............................................................................. 4

CHAPTER TWO .......................................................................................................... 6

LITERATURE REVIEW ............................................................................................. 6

2.0 Introduction ................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Theories of the origfo of HIV I AIDS ...................................................................... 6

2.1.3 Scientific Theory ................................................................................................... 7

2.2 The methods of HIV/ AIDS Transmission ............................................................. 7

2.3 Effects and causes of HIV I AIDS ......................................................................... IO

2.4 Suggested ways of Eradicating /Alleviating HIV/AIDS ....................................... 14

2.5 Summary of the literature review ......................................................................... 16

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CHAPTER THREE .................................................................................................... 17

..IBSEARCH METHODOLOGY ............................................................................... 17

3.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... i-1

3.1 Research Design .................................................................................................... 17

3.2 Study area .............................................................................................................. 17

3.3 Target Population .................................................................................................. 17

.]..i Sample Techniques and Sample size ..................................................................... 17

3.5 Research Instruments ........................................................................................... 18

3.6 Data Collection Techniques .................................................................................. 18

3. 7 Data Analysis ......................................................................................................... 19

CHAPTER FOUR ....................................................................................................... 20

DATA ANALYSIS, FINDING AND DISCUSSIONS ................................................ 20

4.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 20

4.1 Demographic Data ................................................................................................. 20

CHAPTER FIVE ......................................................................................................... 51

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................... 51

3.0 Introduction ................................................................................................. 51

3.1 Summary of the findings ............................................................................. 51

4.2 Conclusions of the Study ....................................................................................... 52

4.3 Recommendation ................................................................................................... 52

4.4 Recommendations For further study .................................................................... 53

4.5 Conclusion/ Summary of The study .................................................................... 53

APPENDIX 1 ............................................................................................................... 55

INTERVIEW GUIDE FOR THE PUPILS ................................................................ 55

APPENDIX II: QUESTIONNAIRES FOR TEACHERS . ........................................ 57

APPENDIX III: THE WORK PLAN ......................................................................... 59

APPENDIX IV: THE BUDGET PLAN ..................................................................... 60

REFERENCES ............................................................................................................ 62

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