Authors :
Grace Wanjiru Kibobo; Kefah Njenga
Volume/Issue :
Volume 6 - 2021, Issue 11 - November
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Abstract :
-The purpose of this study was to investigate
the effects of non-pharmaceutical intervention measures
on learning in the Kenyan Universities, key focus being
USIU-Africa. A descriptive research design was used
with a target population of 353 faculty and staff of USIUA.A sample size of 187 respondents was determined
making a good representation of the total population at
95% confidence level and 5% margin of error. By a
mixed method approach, data was collected using open
ended and close ended questionnaires which were
submitted through google docs.
On the aspect of social distancing as an NPI
measure, the study revealed that the pandemic had
affected the way staff related to each other. The Pearson
Correlation test however, revealed that there was no
significant relationship between non-pharmaceutical
Intervention Measures and learning in the higher
learning institutions (r=-0.010, p=0.907).
The study revealed that COVID-19 control
measures have had a big impact on direct contacts,
economic and food security. The reduced economies
further encouraged the citizens to focus on other
priorities and education became a luxury for the few
who could afford it during the pandemic period. This
further resulted into reduced University revenues since
not so many people were able to or considered schooling
a priority.
The study concluded that the social fabric of all the
constituents was torn with the directive to have online
learning and remote working. The loss of jobs following
layoff caused lack of livelihoods to the affected
employees amidst the government intervention to curb
the spread of the disease.
This study therefore recommends capacity building
for all staff and facilitation of remote working for its
employees
Keywords :
COVID-19,non-pharmaceuticalintervention measures, Higher learning institutions
-The purpose of this study was to investigate
the effects of non-pharmaceutical intervention measures
on learning in the Kenyan Universities, key focus being
USIU-Africa. A descriptive research design was used
with a target population of 353 faculty and staff of USIUA.A sample size of 187 respondents was determined
making a good representation of the total population at
95% confidence level and 5% margin of error. By a
mixed method approach, data was collected using open
ended and close ended questionnaires which were
submitted through google docs.
On the aspect of social distancing as an NPI
measure, the study revealed that the pandemic had
affected the way staff related to each other. The Pearson
Correlation test however, revealed that there was no
significant relationship between non-pharmaceutical
Intervention Measures and learning in the higher
learning institutions (r=-0.010, p=0.907).
The study revealed that COVID-19 control
measures have had a big impact on direct contacts,
economic and food security. The reduced economies
further encouraged the citizens to focus on other
priorities and education became a luxury for the few
who could afford it during the pandemic period. This
further resulted into reduced University revenues since
not so many people were able to or considered schooling
a priority.
The study concluded that the social fabric of all the
constituents was torn with the directive to have online
learning and remote working. The loss of jobs following
layoff caused lack of livelihoods to the affected
employees amidst the government intervention to curb
the spread of the disease.
This study therefore recommends capacity building
for all staff and facilitation of remote working for its
employees
Keywords :
COVID-19,non-pharmaceuticalintervention measures, Higher learning institutions