Dr. Eunice Githae
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Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
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Research Interests
- Substance Use in Athletic Performance (Doping)
- Behaviour Change in Substance Use Disorders
- Recovery Oriented Care Systems in Substance Disorders
- Family and Alcohol Use Disorder
- Peacebuilding Leadership
Publications/ Academic Reports and Manuals
- Githae, E. N. (2019). Psychosocial Burden among Close Family Members of Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder in Inpatient Treatment Centers in Kenya. African Journal of Educational & Social Science Research 7(2)60-65.
- Githae, E. N. (2019). Perceived Harmful-Criticism in Family Interactional Patterns and Relapse Risk among Recovering Inpatients with Alcohol Use Disorder in Kiambu County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology 2(02)1-18.
- Githae, E. N. (2016). Family Expressed Emotion in Relapse of Alcoholism. International Organization of Scientific Research, Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS), 21(9)33-41.
- Githae, E. N., Sirera, M., & Wasanga, C. (2016). Family Over-involvement and Relapse among Inpatient Alcoholics in Nairobi, Kenya. International Organization of Scientific Research, Journal of Humanities & Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 21(7)44-50.
- Research Report (2019): World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) Social Science Research, 2018-2019: Topic: Gender Outcomes of Using Brief Motivational Interventions (BMI) on Beliefs and Attitudes against Doping among Athletes in Secondary Schools in Kenya
- 2019: Trainer’s Guide: Rwanda Correctional Services. NCO 023: Guidance and Counseling in Prison Settings.
- 2020: Teaching Manual: Rwanda Correctional Services. NCO 023: Guidance and Counseling in Prison Settings.
- 2020: Teaching Module: Health Psychology, Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
- 2020: Teaching Interactive Module: Counselling Skills and Techniques, Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
- 2020: Teaching Interactive Module: Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality and Psychopathology, Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
Conferences/Workshops/Seminar Papers:
- 2017: Georg Arnhold International Summer School, 2017: Braunschweig, Germany. Topic: Contextual and Systemic Factors Enhancing Effectiveness of Education in Emergencies (EiE) Practices in Conflict Prone Areas of Kenya.
- 2015: Eastern Mennonite University, Virginia USA: Women Peacebuilding and Leadership program 2014-2015. Presented a paper on “Analysis of Key drivers of Gender Based Violence in Kenya” as a product of a research project.
- 2015: Presented a paper at the National Campaign Against Drugs and Alcohol abuse (NACADA). Topic: Role of Family Over-involvement in Occurrence of Relapse among Recovering Alcoholics in Kiambu County, Kenya.
- 2016: Psychosocial Consequences of taking alcohol and other drugs. Paper presented at Kenyatta University Drug Awareness Week.
- 2015: Impact of Positive Leadership and its Impact on Organizational Success. EDULINK II Project, Kenyatta University.
- 2014: Gender-based violence: Breaking the Cycle. Paper presented in a symposium “Healing the Human Person” at Kenya Methodist University
- 2014: “Analysis of Key drivers of Gender Based Violence in Kiambu County”: intervention project and unpublished paper written under Eastern Mennonite University.
- 2016: Codependence: Understanding cycle of addiction. Presentation done at Asumbi Rehabilitation Center.
Currently directing a team developing a leadership book “Strengthening Leadership Competencies in Higher Education; A manual for education managers”. - 2019: Karura Community Chapel: Triggers of Mental Ill-Health and Coping Strategies for Wellness: Presentation made at Karura Community Chapel, Nairobi.
- 2018: Asumbi Treatment Center: Codependence: Understanding cycle of addiction. Presentation done at Asumbi Rehabilitation Center.
Research: Funded Projects
- 2018-2019: World Anti-doping Agency (WADA): 2018 Social Science Research Grant, 2018. Topic: Gender Outcomes of Using Brief Motivational Interventions (BMI) on Beliefs and Attitudes against Doping among Athletes in Secondary Schools in Kenya
- 2019: National Research Fund (NRF), Kenya for further processing of the 2020 Big Four projects. Topic area: “Implementing Comprehensive Recovery-Oriented Practices for Health Promotion, Resiliency and Productivity of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Kenya
- 2014-2015: Funded Training: Nominated for a 2 year Women Peacebuilding and Leadership Program (WPLP) by USAID in collaboration with Eastern Mennonite University, Virginia, USA.
Affiliation/ Editorial Positions/Networks and Partnerships
- 2019: Editor and Peer Reviewer: African Journal of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (AJADA). A Journal of National Authority for the Campaign Against Drugs and Alcohol Abuse(NACADA)
- NACADA Research Partnership: National Research Fund (NRF): Implementing Comprehensive Recovery-Oriented Practices for Health Promotion, Resiliency and Productivity of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Kenya
- Directorate of Mental Health Kenya: Research Partnership: National Research Fund (NRF): Implementing Comprehensive Recovery-Oriented Practices for Health Promotion, Resiliency and Productivity of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Kenya
- Ministry of Health (Kiambu Genral Hospital and Kilifi County Hospital as Research Partners) Research Partnership with National Research Fund (NRF): Implementing Comprehensive Recovery-Oriented Practices for Health Promotion, Resiliency and Productivity of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Kenya
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