title: Factors associated with general self-efficacy and resilience among youth heads of households in Kenya.
abstract: This study assesses resilience and general self-efficacy among Kenyan orphans and vulnerable children (n = 1060) active in a community-based program combining economic household strengthening with psychosocial support. Quantile regression analyses modeled associations between the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles of resilience and general self-efficacy and multiple covariates. Program participation positively predicted increased general self-efficacy at all levels. Program participation predicted increased resilience at the 25th percentile but decreased resilience at the 75th percentile. Other significant predictors included economic, educational, sexual behavior and other demographic factors. This study suggests support for an integrated approach to economic and psychosocial empowerment.
authors: University of Texas School of Public Health, USA Sodzo International, USA mlgoodman15@gmail.com.
authors: Michael L
authors: ML
authors: Goodman
authors: University of Texas School of Public Health, USA.
authors: Linda E
authors: LE
authors: Lloyd
authors: University of Texas School of Public Health, USA.
authors: Beatrice J
authors: BJ
authors: Selwyn
authors: University of Texas School of Public Health, USA.
authors: Robert O
authors: RO
authors: Morgan
authors: Maua Methodist Hospital, Kenya.
authors: Moses
authors: M
authors: Mwongera
authors: Maua Methodist Hospital, Kenya.
authors: Stanley
authors: S
authors: Gitari
authors: University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), USA.
authors: Philip H
authors: PH
authors: Keiser
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D054540:Child, Orphaned / Q000523:psychology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005191:Family Characteristics / Q000208:ethnology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007630:Kenya / Q000208:ethnology; D008297:Male; D055500:Resilience, Psychological; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012944:Social Support; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: AIDS; adolescence; beliefs; community health psychology; coping; perceived control; public health psychology; self-efficacy