TRAINING AND EMPLOYEES’ INTENTION TO QUIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ABUSE IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KISUMU, KENYA
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Alcohol and drug abuse in workplaces pose significant challenges, impacting productivity, health, and safety. Despite governmental policies, shortcomings in implementation and enforcement persist, highlighting a gap in research on the influence of HR practices on employees' quitting behavior amidst substance abuse in Kenya. Therefore, the objective of the study was to determine the effect of training on employees’ intention to quit drug and alcohol abuse in the County Government of Kisumu, Kenya. The study was anchored on social learning theory, Social Exchange Theory, Social Cognitive Theory Social Support Theory. Descriptive research design was used. Target population comprises 126 employees within the Ministry of Health, Kisumu County, Kenya, who are grappling with alcohol and drug abuse. census approach was utilized. Data was gathered through the use of five point closed questionnaires comprised of seven components. To ensure the reliability of the data gathered and the subsequent findings, Cronbach's Alpha coefficient was used. Descriptive statistics, such as frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation and Inferential analysis which were include Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. Findings showed that training has significant and positive effect on employee’ intention to quit drug and alcohol abuse in the County government of Kisumu, Kenya. The study concludes that Training has an effect on employees’ intention to quit drug and alcohol abuse within Kisumu County government, Kenya. Thus, training play crucial role in motivating employees to overcome substance abuse issues. It is recommended that the Kisumu County government enhances its human resource practices by expanding training. This includes implementing regular training sessions to raise awareness of substance abuse and recovery resources.
Key Words: Training, Human Resource Practices, Abuse of Drugs and Alcohol
CITATION: Akach, V. O., & Juma, D. (2024). Training and employees’ intention to quit drugs and alcohol abuse in the county government of Kisumu, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 11 (4), 916 – 929. http://dx.doi.Org/10.61426/Sjbcm.v11i4.3126
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