The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in Nigeria: ignorance or defiance

Agusi, Ebere Roseann; Ijoma, Sandra I.; Nnochin, Chizuruoke Stephen; Njoku-Achu, Nnaemeka Onyekachi; Nwosuh, Chika; Meseko, Clement

doi:10.11604/pamj.supp.2020.35.2.23649

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“…Futhermore, the testing strategy in Nigeria which did not include antibody testing of asymptomatic persons might have led to many missed cases that continued to interact with other people in the community thus fueling the transmission of the virus. In addition, adherence to social control measures and other COVID 19 protocols was generally poor in most cities in Nigeria [21]. These might have contributed to the high sero-prevalence reported in this study.…”

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confidence: 73%

Sero-pravelence of SARS CoV-2 IgM and IgG Antibodies Amongst Blood Donors in Nigeria

Ijeoma

Nna²,

Okeke³

et al. 2021

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Background: Currently in Nigeria, SARS CoV-2 infection control measures rely solely on RT-PCR testing of cases with high index of suspicion for COVID-19. The sero-prevalence of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies in the populations remains unknown. We aimed to determine the sero-prevalence of SARS CoV-2 IgM and IgG in screened blood donors in two selected cities in Nigeria. Methods: A total of 113 blood samples from screened and accepted blood donors were tested for both SARS CoV-2 IgM and IgG antibodies using NOVATECH ELISA kits from Eurofins Germany. Results: The age range of donor was 21-48 years. Males were 96 %. Of the 113 blood donors 42% were positive for SARS CoV-2 IgG while 41% were positive for SARS CoV-2 IgM respectively. Only 11% and 19% of blood donors had equivocal test result for IgG and IgM respectively.Conclusions: Nearly a half of accepted blood donors in Nigeria had been exposed to SARS CoV-2 infection. Although it is not a blood transmissible infection, the blood banks must take adequate preventive measures to prevent spread amongst the bank staff and potential donors. It also implies a wider spread of the infection in Nigeria.Trial Registration: The study does not require registration.

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confidence: 73%

Sero-pravelence of SARS CoV-2 IgM and IgG Antibodies Amongst Blood Donors in Nigeria

Ijeoma

Nna²,

Okeke³

et al. 2021

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“…However, it is arguable to note that the enabling platform for engagement with these affected stakeholders in an identified situation, such as the case of COVID-19 lockdown situation, can pose a critical challenge due to the limited possibility of physical contacts and meetings among the stakeholders during the period. This was because of critical factors such as restriction on movement and the complex nature of COVID-19 lockdown (Agusi et al, 2020 ). Therefore, it presents the need for stakeholder relationship building that can facilitate trust and commitment that yield the reliability of the recipient and fairness that meets the expectation of the affected stakeholders.…”

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confidence: 99%

Re-Strategising Government Palliative Support Systems in Tackling the Challenges of COVID-19 Lockdown in Lagos State, Nigeria

Ufua

Osabuohien

Ogbari

et al. 2021

Glob J Flex Syst Manag

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This research covered the palliative material distribution project in Lagos State, Nigeria, during the lockdown and restriction on movement because of COVID-19 pandemic. The study engaged reports from extant literature and tertiary data sources such as the newspapers, the Internet, and website source. Relevant data gathered from these sources were conceptually analysed and discussed along with extant literature. The research also adopted the use of rich pictures for further presentation of the research. A key finding from the research is the need to redesign the distribution process and consider proper structuring of the project. And further engagement with the affected stakeholders to address crucial issues such as marginalisation that can defeat the purpose, which is to emancipate the affected indigents of the State from the harrowing effects of COVID-19 lockdown and other emergencies-related critical incidences such as starvation and criminalities. The study proposed a model for a resilience approach to effectively address the current palliative distribution process challenges in Lagos State, the epicentre of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Keywords COVID-19 pandemic Á Lagos State Á Nigeria Á Palliative material distribution Á State interventions Á Stakeholder involvement JEL Classifications O17 Á O38 Á O31 Á A20 K2 Á K42 Á K1

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“…Other state governments in the country at different times also declared lockdown to restrict the movements of people. Due to the lockdown, schools, businesses, and government establishments were paralyzed, and this brought about many disruptions to working adults' livelihood activities in an exceptional manner with a significant effect on their social, economic, and mental well-being (Agusi, et al, 2020).…”

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Differences in psychosocial impact of lockdown and life satisfaction among Nigerian working adults during Covid-19

Itasanmi

Ojedeji

2020

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This study assessed differences in the psychosocial impact of lockdown and life satisfaction among Nigerian working adults during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study was hinged on the social stress theory. Five hundred and eighteen (518) Nigerian working adults participated in the study using a convenience sampling technique. Two sets of questionnaires were the main instruments of data collection and were complemented by in-depth interview. Quantitative data collected were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, while the qualitative data was thematically analyzed. Findings revealed, amongst others, that livelihood activities of working adults in Nigeria were significantly affected by the Covid-19 lockdown. Working adults who lost jobs during Covid-19 lockdown reported a higher psychosocial impact of the lockdown compared to those who stopped working, worked at home and those who worked at the office during the Covid-19 lockdown in the country. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others, that there is a need for concerted efforts by stakeholders in the country to provide enabling environment for working adults to recover and sustainably return to reasonable livelihood from the shocks occasioned by Covid-19 pandemic.

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The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing in Nigeria: ignorance or defiance

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Sero-pravelence of SARS CoV-2 IgM and IgG Antibodies Amongst Blood Donors in Nigeria

Sero-pravelence of SARS CoV-2 IgM and IgG Antibodies Amongst Blood Donors in Nigeria

Re-Strategising Government Palliative Support Systems in Tackling the Challenges of COVID-19 Lockdown in Lagos State, Nigeria

Differences in psychosocial impact of lockdown and life satisfaction among Nigerian working adults during Covid-19

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