Tag: Elderly

Gendered Cultural Logics of Pandemic Response: Elderly Knowledge Systems and COVID-19 Preventive Practices in Kenya

Gendered Cultural Logics of Pandemic Response: Elderly Knowledge Systems and COVID-19 Preventive Practices in Kenya

Peter Gutwa OinoKisii UniversitySchool of Arts and Social SciencesDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development StudiesEmail: oinogutwae@gmail.com Abstract: This study explores gendered cultural preventive beliefs, values, and norms practiced among elderly populations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kakamega County, Kenya, focusing on Malava and Matungu sub-counties, which have a high concentration of older persons. Guided by…

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Effects of Cash Assistance among the Elderly in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya

Effects of Cash Assistance among the Elderly in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya

Sadiq Abubakar BashirProf. Samuel Nyachonga Dr. Wilkins Ndege Muhingi Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya Corresponding Author: sdqbashir@gmail.com Abstract: This study set to establish effects of cash assistance among the Elderly in Kajiado North Sub-County in Kenya. Descriptive survey research design was adopted in the study. The sample size of the elderly was 249. Purposive…

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Effect of Health Care Service Programmes among the Elderly in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya

Effect of Health Care Service Programmes among the Elderly in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya

Sadiq Abubakar BashirProf. Samuel NyachogaDr. Wilkins Ndege Muhingi Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya Corresponding Author: sdqbashir@gmail.com Abstract: This study set to establish effects of cash assistance and health care programs among the Elderly in Kajiado North Sub-County in Kenya. Descriptive survey research design was adopted in the study. The sample size of the elderly…

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