COLLEGE CONVERSION INTO COVID-19 QUARANTINE CENTER: READINESS OF STUDENTS TO GO BACK TO COLLEGE

Authors

  • Rachael Mwende Kenya Medical Training College
  • Caroline Mramba Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Dominic Mutonga Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Rhoda Nchogu Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Marsellah Ogendo Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Dorcas Ngechu Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
  • Garama Mramba 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)
  • Winnie Barawa Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47604/ajep.1149

Keywords:

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

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess students' readiness to go back to college after closure due to COVID-19. 

Methodology: The study used a descriptive cross-sectional design which was done at KMTC-Mombasa Campus. Participants (Students) were selected using multi stage sampling and sample size determination was done using Fischer's 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 presented using tables and narrations.

Results: 76.7% (194) of the respondents were ready to get back to college immediately while 23.3% (59) were willing to resume studies later. The main reason for respondents wanting to go back to college immediately was to finish school (n=60). 67.8 % (40) of the respondents who wanted to go back later feared contracting COVID-19. 78% (175) of respondents were aware that college had been used as quarantine center yet they were still ready to go back to college immediately.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The closure of learning institutions globally during the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented. Readiness of college students to resume studies in an institution used as a quarantine centre for clients suspected of having a highly infectious disease has not been examined in literature. The findings of this study are useful to policy makers and leaders in education sector as normalcy resumes and learning institutions are opened. 

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2020-10-12

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Mwende, R., Mramba, C., Mutonga, D., Nchogu, R., Ogendo, M., Ngechu, D., … Barawa, W. (2020). COLLEGE CONVERSION INTO COVID-19 QUARANTINE CENTER: READINESS OF STUDENTS TO GO BACK TO COLLEGE. African Journal of Education and Practice, 6(6), 64 – 74. https://doi.org/10.47604/ajep.1149

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