Perceived Stress Among Caregivers of Adolescents on Hiv Treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Centre

Abstract

Introduction: Studies done to investigate the impact of caring for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected persons on a caregiver have reported that sides physical exhaustion, the psychological well-ing of the individual is usually at stake. However, other researchers have differed citing development of resilience and coping mechanisms. Study objective: The study aimed at assessing the level of perceived stress among caregivers of HIV infected adolescents on treatment at the KNH CCC and the associated factors Research Design: The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional research design Study Site: The research was carried out at the Kenyatta National Hospital HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care Centre (KNH, CCC) Target Population: The study targeted caregivers of HIV infected adolescents that seek treatment at the KNH, CCC Sample size: Systematic sampling was used to get 236 participants. Research Instruments: A researcher- designed questionnaire and the Perceived Stress Scale- 10 was used in the study Data Analysis: Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23 and presentation of data was done by use of frequency tables, bar charts and pie charts. Association tween variables was done using Chi square test. Pearson’s Correlation (r) statistics was used to show relationships tween continuous variables, while Cramer’s Phi Coefficient was used to show correlation tween categorical variables.