COLLEGE CONVERSION INTO QUARANTINE CENTER: STUDENTS' PERCEPTION ON COVID-19 MITIGATION MEASURES AT KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE MOMBASA

Authors

  • Winnie Barawa Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Dr. Marsellah Ogendo Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Rhoda Nchogu Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Rachael Mwende Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Caroline Mramba Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Dominic Mutonga Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Dorcas Ngechu Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • C.M. Garama Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Jeniffer Mwema Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Rita Miriti Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Japheth Ogada Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.441

Keywords:

COVID-19, Kenya Medical Training College, Measures, Mombasa, Perception, Quarantine Center, Students

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the perception of students towards COVID- 19 mitigation measures that were to be implemented by the institution before and after resumption of studies.

Methodology: The study was done at KMTC-Mombasa using descriptive cross-sectional design. Participants (Students) were selected using multi stage sampling and sample size determination was done using Fischers statistical formula at a confidence level of (p=95%), n=253. Data was obtained using a structured questionnaire through online surveys and focused group discussions via online platform. Data analysis was done using SPSS and excel then results were presented using tables and narrations.

Results: 60.5% (153) of respondents recommended fumigation of campus facilities especially hostels and classrooms while 11.5% (29) recommended physical distancing measures before reopening. 41.5% (105) of respondents suggested the college should provide masks, sanitization points and adequate hand washing facilities after reopening while 19.4% (49) suggested there should be physical distance indicators in classrooms. The respondents preferred the implementation of preventive measures before resumption (p=0.047). 

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: During pandemic, students are keen on infection prevention and strategies put in place by institution management. Fumigation of college facilities, provision of masks, sanitizers and hand washing points were identified as key measures to be implemented for the safety of the students. After students have resumed they should be enlightened on COVID-19 through   multiple communication channels. COVID-19 Response Committee comprising of college staff and student representatives should be established.

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2021-01-20

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Barawa, W., Ogendo, D. M., Nchogu, R., Mwende, R., Mramba, C., Mutonga, D., … Ogada, J. (2021). COLLEGE CONVERSION INTO QUARANTINE CENTER: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON COVID-19 MITIGATION MEASURES AT KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE MOMBASA. International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, 2(2), 21–29. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.441

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