Abstract: In Kenya there have been many challenges creating many social, economic, political and psychological problems. Many efforts have been done and even institutions created to address them. However, those involved in the caregiving in those institutions seem to be a forgotten lot. The main question is who forgot caregivers? Caregiving is a rewarding process but demanding on the side of the caregiver. Much have been done on the clients but caregivers have been a forgotten lot in that the public as well as caregivers themselves put little effort, if any, on psycho-social attributes of caregivers. The public think that caregivers are well equipped with head knowledge on care and therefore need no care from outside at all. The study was done in Eldoret Hospice in Eldoret town between November 2014 and April 2015 using a case study research design and qualitative approach. The sample size was 6 caregivers identified with purposive sampling method. Psychological assessment, In-depth interviews, Focused group discussion and Life histories were used as the study methods facilitated by Psychological assessment tools, in-depth interview guide, Focused group discussion guide and interview guide respectively as the instruments. Trustworthiness was ensured through Methodological Triangulation, Peer consultation and Consultation with supervisors. Data collection was done on 24 sessions where Saturation method marked the end of the process. Data was analyzed through recursive abstraction technique where descriptions, narrations, quotes and citations were used. The findings revealed that Lack of adequate information was one of the major concerns of caregivers especially on palliative care, basic counselling skills and handling depression when in the field resulting to frustrations and anxiety. Striking a balance between caregiver’s needs and that of client also seemed a challenge.
Keywords: Eldoret Hospice caregiver’s, social, economic, psychological problems.
Title: WHO FORGOT WHO? A TWIST IN ELDORET HOSPICE CAREGIVERS
Author: Mugure Juliana Njeri
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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