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    Knowledge and Skills of Caregivers in Managing Psychological Symptoms of Orphaned Children in Tanzania: The Case of Mbeya Cit
    (University of Iringa, 2016) Makyao, Beatrice
    The purpose of the study was to examine knowledge and skills of caregivers in managing psychological symptoms of orphans in orphanage centres in Tanzania. The study was conducted in Mbeya region in four registered orphanage centres. The study was guided by four objectives which include: to identify circumstances that led to orphanage; to examine psychological symptoms of orphans, to assess knowledge of caregivers in managing psychological symptoms of orphans, and to examine skills caregiver have in working with orphans‟ psychological symptoms. The study employed mixed methods where quantitative and qualitative approaches were both used for data collection and analysis. Data was obtained from a sample of 102 in which 80 respondents were orphans, 18 were caregivers and 4 orphanage administrative members. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires were derived from Child and Adolescent Symptoms Checklist, Tyelor Anxiety scale and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale and applied to orphans. Questions for interviews were constructed from Caregiver discussion guide and applied to caregivers. Quantitative data was analysed by the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and qualitative data used theme analysis method. The findings revealed that majority of orphans ranges from 9 – 12 (41%) years, and Majority of caregivers were in age range between 20 and 30 (55.6%). The major circumstance that led orphans to orphanages was death of parents. The findings, however, show that a certain percentage of orphans pass through psychological symptoms of depression, anxiety and self esteem while others could not show any psychological symptoms. It was also found that caregivers have inadequate knowledge and skills which are necessary in working with orphans. It is suggested that experience is not sufficient in management of orphans‟ psychological challenges; orphanage management is required to organise and conduct seminars and workshops
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    The Influence of Responsibility Allowance on Public Secondary School Heads’ Service Delivery in Magu District-Tanzania
    (Mbeya University of Science and Technology, 2018) Matete, Chacha O
    The main objective of this study was to find out the influence of responsibility allowance on public secondary school heads service delivery in Magu District. Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and analysis were used whereby the exploratory sequential design was employed. Questionnaires and interview schedule were used to collect data from 8 secondary schools in Magu District. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and thematic content analysis were used to analyze quantitative and qualitative data respectively. The study revealed that teachers require different motivations especially physiological needs (allowances) for survival. It is therefore concluded that responsibility allowance has brought misunderstanding with teachers demanding the same motivation, it has benefited one side of management, it has demoralized teachers, it has widen the gap in management as it created classes between those who benefits and those who do not. On the other hand, allowance has increased smooth communication with subordinate and other senior offices, it has influenced management of educational goals, motivation, commitment, hardworking, efficiency and accountability to the head of schools has increased. This study recommends that the government should increase motivation to the teachers especially responsibility allowance to reduce friction, reduce enmity and reduce gap in management, the government should provide guidelines on how to use this money and Lastly, the government should allow some of the contribution such as academic contributions which will reduce over dependence on allowance provided to head of schools to cover emerging issues.
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    The Role of Community Based Rehabilitation Services in Transforming Behaviors of Juvenile Delinquents a Case of Irambo and Kihumbe Centers in Mbeya
    (Mbeya University of Science and Technology, 2018) Ruta, Edness
    The study intended to assess the role of community based rehabilitation services in transforming behaviour of juvenile delinquents in Mbeya. The study was carried out at Kihumbe and Irambo Approved School. Specifically, the study sought to identify the rehabilitation strategies used, explore community opinions on the effectiveness of the rehabilitation services a and identify youth - sensitive factors that hinder effective rehabilitation of the juvenile delinquents in the area. The study adopted a descriptive design. The target population were children who were attending rehabilitation program, children who have completed the rehabilitation program, program facilitators from Kihumbe and Irambo approved school and community members. The study selected a sample of 50 participants. Data for this study was collected through in-depth interview and observation. After data collection the information was analysed qualitatively. The study found out the rehabilitation services use counselling, vocational training, psycho-social education, life skill training, sports and games as methods of rehabilitating the youth. Training in agriculture and personal hygiene were common to all children in both centres. Findings also show that the community had a positive opinion about the service. The majority of community members pointed that rehabilitation services are so helpful to the children in the area though there is a need to improve those services provided and extend the coverage. They felt that the services have helped to modify children‟s behaviours to a significant level although there are factors that hinder effective rehabilitation such as the poor economic situation of parents and lack of adequate support from the rehabilitation centres in supporting the children to start own life. Generally, despite its contribution the rehabilitation service is faced by a number of challenges one being inadequate number of qualified staff to run the program. The study came up with different recommendations to different key stakeholders. It recommends that the government should increase staffing/personnel, ensure they are adequately trained and emphasise more on primary measures in preventing juvenile delinquency