Psychosocial health effects of Covid-19 infection on persons in treatment centers in Lagos, Nigeria

Fadipe, Babatunde; Oshodi, Yewande; Umeh, Charles S.; Aikomo, Kehinde; Ajirotutu, Omotayo Francis; Kajero, Jaiyeola Abiola; Fashanu, Chizoba; Adeoye, Adefemi; Coker, Ayodele Olurotimi; Sokunbi, Modupe; Nyamali, Veronica Oluyemisi; Ajomale, Tolu; Gbadebo, Adesoji; Oni, A.A; Keshinro, Ajibola Oladimeji; Ejiegbu, T A; Bowale, Abimbola; Akase, Iorhen E.; Mutiu, Bamidele; Adebayo, Bisola; Abdus-Salam, Ismail; Bode, Chris O; Osibogun, Akin

doi:10.1016/j.bbih.2021.100284

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“…[22] A similar study in patients with COVID-19 in treatment centres in Lagos, Nigeria, reported higher rates for probable cases of depression (28.10%), anxiety (27.50%) and a combination of both (15.60%). [6] However, the study conducted in Lagos, Nigeria, had a smaller number of participants compared to ours (160 versus 489) and was conducted early in the first wave of the pandemic which coincided with peaks in COVID-19 deaths. Additionally, Lagos is the epicentre with the highest number of deaths from the pandemic in Nigeria.…”

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“…Worrying about Stigma also increased the risk of having depression and anxiety. Fadipe et al reported similar concerns in a comparable cohort in Lagos (6). The very stringent measures of societal lockdown, social distancing, constant hand hygiene and heavy use of personal protective equipment by COVID-19 frontline health professionals to prevent transmission of the virus may promote discrimination and stigma including self-stigma.…”

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“…Fadipe et al also found a preponderance of male patients in confirmed COVID-19 cases. [6] The disparity between males and females may be attributed to inequalities in health-seeking behaviour. Males may access health care facilities and testing more than females.…”

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“…[4] The existing literature on the mental health consequences of the pandemics both on the general population and persons with confirmed COVID-19 shows that depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems are common. [5][6][7] These mental health consequences are predictable in both the short and long term. [8] The SARS outbreak, for instance, was accompanied by significant mental health morbidity in both patients and healthcare providers.…”

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“…[14] To the best of our knowledge, there is only one study in Nigeria that has reported the psychosocial health effects of COVID-19 infection on patients in treatment centres since the onset of the pandemic. [6] More studies are needed to understand the mental health sequelae of COVID-19 infection. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and anxiety, as well as associated risk factors in persons with COVID-19 hospitalized at the Edo state-designated treatment and isolation centres over 30 weeks.…”

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Psychiatric Manifestations and Associated Risk Factors among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria

Okogbenin

Seb-Akahomen

Edeawe

et al. 2021

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Objective The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had devastating effects globally. These effects are likely to result in mental health problems at different levels. Although studies have reported the mental health burden of the pandemic on the general population and frontline health workers, the impact of the disease on the mental health of patients in COVID-19 treatment and isolation centres have been understudied in Africa. We estimated the prevalence of depression and anxiety and associated risk factors in hospitalized persons with COVID-19. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 489 patients with COVID-19 at the three government-designated treatment and isolation centres in Edo State, Nigeria. The 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) tool were used to assess depression and anxiety respectively. Binary logistic regression was applied to determine risk factors of depression and anxiety. Results Of the 489 participants, 49.1% and 38.0% had depressive and anxiety symptoms respectively. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and combination of both were 16.2%, 12.9% and 9.0% respectively. Moderate-severe symptoms of COVID-19, ≥14 days in isolation, worrying about the outcome of infection and stigma increased the risk of having depression and anxiety. Additionally, being separated/divorced increased the risk of having depression and having comorbidity increased the risk of having anxiety. Conclusion A substantial proportion of our participants experienced depression, anxiety and a combination of both especially in those who had the risk factors we identified. The findings underscore the need to address these risk factors early in the course of the disease and integrate mental health interventions into COVID-19 management guidelines.

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Psychiatric Manifestations and Associated Risk Factors among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria

Okogbenin

Seb-Akahomen

Edeawe

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Physical activity and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria: does age and gender make a difference?

Muomah,

Chukwuorji,

Nwonyi

et al. 2023

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Background There is overwhelming evidence indicating that depression may be reduced by physical activity (PA), but studies in lower- and middle-income countries and those that involved data at higher physical activity doses were underrepresented. The current study investigated the associations between PA levels (vigorous, moderate, walking and sitting) and depression and tested whether age and gender moderate the link between PA and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method The participants were 857 adults (51.0% women; aged 18–69, mean age = 29.71, SD = 10.84 years) who completed an online survey as part of the General Health, Speech and Physical Activity Relationship Assessment Study in Nigeria. Physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short form, while depression was measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Results The results of the Hayes PROCESS macro indicated that those who engaged in vigorous PA reported lower levels of depression (B = − 0.02, p <0 .01). Sitting (B = − 0.00, p = 0.050), walking (B = 0.00, p = 0.054) and moderate (B = 0.00, p =0 .064) PA were not significantly associated with depressive symptoms. Older participants reported fewer symptoms of depression (B = 0.11, p < .001). Women had higher depressive symptoms than men (B = 0.91, p <0 .05). The interactions of age and gender with PA levels were not significant, which showed that age and gender did not moderate the relationships of PA and depression. Conclusion Engagement in vigorous PA may be helpful to reduce levels of depression and improve mental health in the general population.

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Editorial commentary on the special issue emerging psychoneuroimmunology research: Future leaders in focus

Kentner

Harden

Soares

et al. 2022

Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health

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The theme of this BBI-Health special issue is to promote the research, creativity and forward-thinking of future key opinion leaders in the field of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). We asked contributing researchers to identify new ideas and spaces for innovation to map out the future trajectory of our discipline. This special issue provides global and diverse views from early career investigators focused on science, society, and/or policy, with an emphasis on diversity in all its aspects. The common thread weaving through the articles contained in this special issue is that all authors were invited to consider the future of PNI while they were experiencing the global COVID-19 lockdowns that slowed down or even prevented them from access to their “hands-on” research. The contributors vary from Master level to assistant professors, and all have already significantly contributed to the field of PNI. Each contributor has provided a photograph and short biography alongside their written perspectives. We hope that you will enjoy learning about their visions for the future of PNI and will join us with enthusiasm as we watch our field grow through the advancement of their scientific careers.

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Psychosocial health effects of Covid-19 infection on persons in treatment centers in Lagos, Nigeria

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Psychiatric Manifestations and Associated Risk Factors among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria

Psychiatric Manifestations and Associated Risk Factors among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Edo State, Nigeria

Physical activity and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria: does age and gender make a difference?

Editorial commentary on the special issue emerging psychoneuroimmunology research: Future leaders in focus

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