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Dr. Maingi Lydiah Ngunjiri

Lecturer & Chairperson, Department of Psychology

Home School of Law, Arts & Social Sciences Department of Psychology Dr. Maingi Lydiah Ngunjiri

Dr. Maingi Lydiah Ngunjiri

Lecturer & Chairperson, Department of Psychology

Academic Qualifications

Akaribo A., A., Githae E., N., & Ngunjiri J. (2026). The Levels of Pre-Retirement Anxiety Among Senior High School Teachers in The Upper East Region of Ghana. Journal of Medicine, Nursing & Public Health. Vol 9(1) pp. 51-61. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2551
Akaribo,W,A. , Githae, E& Ngunjiri , L. (2026). Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Mitigating Pre-Retirement Anxiety among Senior High School Teachers in Upper East Region. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 8(6), 56. https://ajoeijournal.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/1103 .
Otieno, Alice A.; Maingi, Lydiah.( 2025) Prevalence and coping strategies for psychological distress associated with caregiving among family caregivers of patients with cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice 7(4):e187, October-December 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/OR9.0000000000000187
Maingi, Lydiah W.a; Arch, Joanna J.b,c. Cancer stigma and acceptance: narratives of individuals with cancer and supportive cancer care providers in Kenya. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice 7(2):e172, April-June 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/OR9.0000000000000172
Damaris Sifora Lokoroi & Maingi, Lydiah (May, 2024). Effectiveness of Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Reducing Self-Stigma among Adolescents Living with HIV (ALWHIV)) in The Kakuma Refugee Camp. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 29, Issue 5, Series 10 (May, 2024) 05-10 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org
Yaël Slaghmuylder, Lydiah Maingi , Peter Pype, Emelien Lauwerier (January, 2024). The use of written guides to empower breast cancer survivors in their management of chronic pain: A realist evaluation. Patient Education and Counseling Vol 120, 2024, 108129. ISSN 0378-3991 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2023.108129
Maingi. L. (2020). Relationship Between Substance Use and Victimization to Intimate Partner Violence Among Men in Nyeri County, Kenya. African Journal of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (AJADA) Vol. 4. December 2020. ISSN Online 2664-0066; ISSN Print 2664-0058.
Mac’oduol, I., Thigiti, J. & Maingi.L. (2020). Blood Pressure Parameters and the Development of Congestive Heart Failure among Hypertensive patients in Kiambu County Hospital, Kenya. The East and Central Africa Medical Journal. Vol.4. No. 1 (6-10). ISSN 2663 -1059 (online) https://journal.ku.ac.ke/index.php/ecamj/article/view/174
Wanjohi, G. & Maingi, L. (July, 2020) Caregivers’ Perceptions of Compassion Ability Among Paediatric Healthcare Providers in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 8. No.7: 1-14. ISSN: 2411-5681 http://www.ijern.com/journal/2020/July-2020/01.pdf
Maingi L., Kathungu, B. & Wasanga C. (2017). Relationship between Harsh Physical Disciplining during Childhood and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among men in Nyeri County, Kenya. International Journal of Science, Arts and Commerce (IJSAC) Vol. 2 No.3
Maingi-Ngunjiri Lydiah. (2016). Career Choice Certainty: Implications for Career Counseling. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-3-659-89177-9
Maingi L. & Wasanga C.2012). Factors affecting Career Certainty among University students. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology. Vol. 1 ISSN 2226-0552
2012-2016: PhD in Counselling Psychology, Kenyatta University
2005-2007: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Kenyatta University
1993-1997: Bachelor of Education (Home Economics), Kenyatta University

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Akaribo A., A., Githae E., N., & Ngunjiri J. (2026). The Levels of Pre-Retirement Anxiety Among Senior High School Teachers in The Upper East Region of Ghana. Journal of Medicine, Nursing & Public Health. Vol 9(1) pp. 51-61. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t2551
  2. Akaribo,W,A. , Githae, E& Ngunjiri , L. (2026). Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Mitigating Pre-Retirement Anxiety among Senior High School Teachers in Upper East Region. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 8(6), 56. https://ajoeijournal.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/1103 .
  3. Otieno, Alice A.; Maingi, Lydiah.( 2025) Prevalence and coping strategies for psychological distress associated with caregiving among family caregivers of patients with cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice 7(4):e187, October-December 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/OR9.0000000000000187
  4. Maingi, Lydiah W.a; Arch, Joanna J.b,c. Cancer stigma and acceptance: narratives of individuals with cancer and supportive cancer care providers in Kenya. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice 7(2):e172, April-June 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/OR9.0000000000000172
  5. Damaris Sifora Lokoroi & Maingi, Lydiah (May, 2024). Effectiveness of Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Reducing Self-Stigma among Adolescents Living with HIV (ALWHIV)) in The Kakuma Refugee Camp. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 29, Issue 5, Series 10 (May, 2024) 05-10 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org
  6. Yaël Slaghmuylder, Lydiah Maingi , Peter Pype, Emelien Lauwerier (January, 2024). The use of written guides to empower breast cancer survivors in their management of chronic pain: A realist evaluation. Patient Education and Counseling Vol 120, 2024, 108129. ISSN 0378-3991 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2023.108129
  7. Maingi. L. (2020). Relationship Between Substance Use and Victimization to Intimate Partner Violence Among Men in Nyeri County, Kenya. African Journal of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (AJADA) Vol. 4. December 2020. ISSN Online 2664-0066; ISSN Print 2664-0058.
  8. Mac’oduol, I., Thigiti, J. & Maingi.L. (2020). Blood Pressure Parameters and the Development of Congestive Heart Failure among Hypertensive patients in Kiambu County Hospital, Kenya. The East and Central Africa Medical Journal. Vol.4. No. 1 (6-10). ISSN 2663 -1059 (online) https://journal.ku.ac.ke/index.php/ecamj/article/view/174
  9. Wanjohi, G. & Maingi, L. (July, 2020) Caregivers’ Perceptions of Compassion Ability Among Paediatric Healthcare Providers in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 8. No.7: 1-14. ISSN: 2411-5681 http://www.ijern.com/journal/2020/July-2020/01.pdf
  10. Maingi L., Kathungu, B. & Wasanga C. (2017). Relationship between Harsh Physical Disciplining during Childhood and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among men in Nyeri County, Kenya. International Journal of Science, Arts and Commerce (IJSAC) Vol. 2 No.3
  11. Maingi-Ngunjiri Lydiah. (2016). Career Choice Certainty: Implications for Career Counseling. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-3-659-89177-9
  12. Maingi L. & Wasanga C.2012). Factors affecting Career Certainty among University students. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology. Vol. 1 ISSN 2226-0552

Books

Francis and Lydiah. (2008). A hand-book for your Marriage : A marital guide for the youth, marriage counselors and parents. Kijabe Printing press. Nairobi

Conference Papers

  1. Maingi, Lydiah (June 16-20 th 2024). Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Resilience among Adolescents facing Maternal Cancer in Kenya. Developing Country Fellowship Poster Abstract presented in Biennial Conference for the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) in Lisbon, Portugal.
  2. Maingi, L., Joanna, J. Arch (July 24 th -29 th 2023). Cancer Stigma and Acceptance: Narratives of Kenyan Cancer Patients and their Supportive Care Providers. Poster presented at the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science(ACBS) World Conference 2023 in Nicosia, Cyprus.
  3. Wanjohi, G. (MA); Maingi, L. (PhD) (June 19-23 2022). Caregivers’ Perceptions of Compassion Ability among Paediatric Healthcare Providers in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. Poster presented at the Biennial Conference for the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) in Rhodes, Greece
  4. Maingi, L., Mathai, M., Warutere, P. and Farquhar, C. (August,2019). Prevalence and Risk Factors for Compassion Fatigue Among Pediatric Health Care Providers in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Kenya. Paper Presented in AFREhealth August 2019 Conference in Lagos, Nigeria.
  5. Maingi, L. (June 2019). Relationship between Substance use and Victimization to Intimate Partner Violence among men in Nyeri County, Kenya. Paper presented at the 45 th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kentil Bruun Society (KBS 2019). Utretcht, Netherlands.
  6. Maingi L., Wasanga C., Kathungu B., Wamalwa D. 2018. Relationship between Exposure to Parental Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Adult Victimization to Intimate Partner Violence in among men in Nyeri County, Kenya. Paper presented Annual D43 Networking Conference AFREhealth, 2018 on 4 TH August 2018 Durban, South Africa.

Awards & Honours

  • 2024 IPOS Pan-African Capacity-Building in Psycho-Oncology ECHO program: Disseminating Evidence-Based Practices in Psycho-Oncology in Africa to Improve Cancer Prevention and Cancer Care
  • Developing Country Fellowship-International Society for Study of Behavioural Science (ISSBD) 2024
  • Global Minds Fund – Short Research Stay 2022/2023 –Ghent University May-July 2023
  • ACBS 2023 Developing Nations Scholar Award.

Professional Affiliations

  • 2024-International Psycho-oncology Society (IPOS)
  • Kenya Professional Counselors and Psychologists Association (KCPA)
  • African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth)
  • Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)
  • Internal Society for Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD)