African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 9 (2), 16-28, August 2022
Authors: Isabella K. Osiemo1, Ruthie C. Rono2 and Charity W. Waithima3
1,2,3United States International University, Africa
P.O. Box 14634 – 00800, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
Corresponding Author E-mail: isabellaosiemo@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
This study examined the Influence of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on PTSD and Depression Prevalence among Female Survivors of Sexual Violence in Nairobi County, Kenya. A pre-post study design with a quantitative approach to formulating a composite account of the findings and sequencing of the analytical operations was used. A sample of 139 survivors met criteria for PTSD and depression: age 18 to 49, married or not, living or having lived with an intimate partner, resided in Nairobi County, and sought treatment at the study sites. Purposive sampling was used to identify the study sites and the study sample. PLC-5 and PHQ-9 were used to collect data on PTSD and depression. Quantitative data were analyzed using IBM SPSS V.25. Prevalence of PTSD and depression was 71.2% and 80.6% respectively. PTSD prevalence on age 26-33 was 34.6%, married and single 20.9% each, Middle-level education 33.8%, Protestants, 40.3%, unemployed 33.1% while 42.4% had a trusted person to talk to. Depression among age 26-33 was 37.4%, cohabiting 20.8%, secondary school education, 30.9%, Protestants 51.8%, unemployed 35.3%, and 46.8% had a trusted person to talk to. The findings showed PTSD and depression were prevalent among survivors of sexual violence. Findings from this study will benefit practitioners and institutions offering mental health services to incorporate them into primary health care services. To deter sexual violence against women, involvement of men should be encouraged.
Keywords: Demographic Characteristics, Depression Prevalence, PTSD Prevalence, sexual violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual violence depression, Female sexual violence
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Suggested Citation
Osiemo. I. K., Rono, R.C., & Waithima, C.W. (2022). Influence of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on PTSD and Depression Prevalence among Female Survivors of Sexual Violence in Kenya. African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 9(2), 16-28. Available online at http://arjess.org/social-sciences-research/influence-of-socio-demographic-characteristics-on-ptsd-and-depression-prevalence-among-female-survivors-of-sexual-violence-in-nairobi-county-kenya.pdf
