Publication Date: 2021/12/13
Abstract: -The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of non-pharmaceutical intervention measures on learning in the Kenyan Universities, key focus being USIU-Africa. A descriptive research design was used with a target population of 353 faculty and staff of USIUA.A sample size of 187 respondents was determined making a good representation of the total population at 95% confidence level and 5% margin of error. By a mixed method approach, data was collected using open ended and close ended questionnaires which were submitted through google docs. On the aspect of social distancing as an NPI measure, the study revealed that the pandemic had affected the way staff related to each other. The Pearson Correlation test however, revealed that there was no significant relationship between non-pharmaceutical Intervention Measures and learning in the higher learning institutions (r=-0.010, p=0.907). The study revealed that COVID-19 control measures have had a big impact on direct contacts, economic and food security. The reduced economies further encouraged the citizens to focus on other priorities and education became a luxury for the few who could afford it during the pandemic period. This further resulted into reduced University revenues since not so many people were able to or considered schooling a priority. The study concluded that the social fabric of all the constituents was torn with the directive to have online learning and remote working. The loss of jobs following layoff caused lack of livelihoods to the affected employees amidst the government intervention to curb the spread of the disease. This study therefore recommends capacity building for all staff and facilitation of remote working for its employees
Keywords: COVID-19,non-pharmaceuticalintervention measures, Higher learning institutions
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