| dc.description.abstract | The menace of substance use is a very widespread problem in society today. Substance
use by employees pose a major risk for the employees as well as the employers. The
purpose of this study was to examine the effect of substance use on employee
performance in state corporations of Nairobi, Kenya. The study’s objectives were to
assess the substance use by employees, to evaluate the risk factors associated with
employee substance use in state corporations in Nairobi, to examine the influence of
substance use on employee performance in the state corporations in Nairobi and to
establish the interventions adopted in addressing substance use among employees in the
state corporations in Nairobi. The theories that guided this study are Cultural-Identity
Theory and Social Learning Theory. The study adopted a mixed-method research
design. The data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and an in-depth
interview guide. The results from instrument pretest indicated that Cronbach alpha was
above 0.7 and thus the statement was considered reliable. Subject matter experts
assessed the content validity of the instruments to ensure their accuracy and relevance.
The self-administered questionnaire was administered to employees while the in-depth
interview was conducted with key informants who were human resource managers. The
target population was 1,000 employees from the service state corporations. A sample
of 285 respondents was used. Data analysis was aided by the Statistical Package for
Social Sciences (SPSS Version 26). Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Thematic Analysis was used for in-depth interviews. The findings for objective one
indicated that tobacco and alcohol had a risk score of 17 and 19, respectively, while
cannabis scored low at 3. Other substances fell within the low-risk range. The findings
for objective two indicated mean scores ranged from 3.66 to 3.86, indicating factors
like early initiation, family history, availability, financial means, childhood trauma, and
job stress were identified as contributors to substance use. The findings for objective
three had an average score of 3.77 across all statements indicating general agreement
on risk factors' impact. Early exposure, family history, availability, financial means,
childhood trauma, and job stress were found to influence substance use. Lastly, the
findings for objective four indicated the mean scores for counseling interventions
ranged from 2.87 to 3.03, with varied perceptions. Awareness of rehabilitation
programs and support groups was moderate, suggesting potential areas for
improvement. The study concludes that substance use is prevalent among employees in
Nairobi County's state corporations, necessitating targeted interventions to mitigate
adverse effects on performance. The study recommends prioritizing comprehensive
substance use prevention and intervention programs, including clear workplace policies
and education initiatives, alongside offering Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) for
support. Addressing underlying factors contributing to substance use, reducing workrelated stress, and fostering a positive work culture are suggested to promote employee
well-being. | en_US |
