The need for psychosocial support amid COVID-19 crises in Nigeria.

Aluh, Deborah Oyine; Onu, Justus Uchenna

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“…Contrary to the finding in this study, other studies have reported stress and anxiety as psychological reactions due to the Coronavirus pandemic (Atalan, 2020). Other psychological reactions such as boredom, anger, and loneliness have been notably identified as resultant threats during the COVID-19 pandemic (Aluh & Onu, 2020). This calls for the provision of psychosocial support for individuals during the COVID-19 lockdown.…”

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“…Such perceptions could have been influenced by several factors. Social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter have been used to spread false news on COVID-19, resulting to panic disorder and anxiety among some persons and shunning of safety measures among others (Aluh & Onu, 2020;Olapegba et al, 2020). Among many persons, physical distancing, social isolations, restriction of religious and social gatherings etc.…”

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Perception and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in an urban community in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Ilesanmi

Afolabi

2020

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Background Various perceptions and practices have been associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we assessed the perception and practices regarding COVID-19 among residents in selected urban communities of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study design using a multi-stage sampling technique was used to recruit 360 respondents (Mean age: 33.2 ± 10.6 years; 62.5% females) from households in Ibadan. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire from 3rd to 6th June 2020. Those who demonstrated washing of the palm, back of the hand, spaces between the fingers, fingernails, wrist, and thumbs had six points and were categorized to have had a good practice of handwashing. Descriptive statistics were conducted. Bivariate analyses of sociodemographic characteristics and good handwashing practices were conducted using Chi-square test. Logistic regression was conducted to identify the determinants of good handwashing practices. P-values < 0.05 were statistically significant. Results Going to the hospital (95%) and calling the COVID-19 help number (58.3%) were the frequently reported practices among respondents following the development of COVID-19 symptoms. Also, 89 (26%) knew they could contract COVID-19, while 41 (12%) perceived it as an exaggerated event. The effects most frequently reported by respondents were hunger/low income (48.8%) and academic delay (8.8%). Use of face masks by 64.5% and social distancing (48%) were the most frequently reported practices for prevention. Only 71 (20.8%) demonstrated good handwashing practices. The perception of the likelihood to contract COVID-19 and practices to prevent COVID-19 had a weak correlation of 0.239 (p < 0.001). Conclusion Gaps exist in the practices that prevent COVID-19. There is a need to improve handwashing, use of face masks and other practices that prevent COVID-19. Implications across public health communication and policies were stated.

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Perception and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in an urban community in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Ilesanmi

Afolabi

2020

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“…Nigeria being a densely populated country, is experiencing challenges related to mental health issues in the context of COVID-19. The limited existing research on mental health-related to COVID-19 discusses the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and the need for psychosocial support ( Aluh & Onu, 2020 ; Chukwuorji & Iorfa, 2020 ; Kola, 2020 ; Otu, Charles, & Yaya, 2020 ).…”

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Mental health research in the lower-middle-income countries of Africa and Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review

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Oyetunji

Prakash

et al. 2020

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“…These factors may affect social capital as well as mental health among the affected individuals. Nonetheless, the worsening economic indices with no foreseeable end, individual and collective helplessness, negative emotions, and other psychosocial challenges are thriving around the world (Aluh and Onu, 2020).…”

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Social capital and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rodela¹,

Sultana²,

McKyer³

et al. 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic is affecting mental health and wellbeing across populations. The continued burden of psychosocial stressors in different contexts necessitates multipronged interventions that address mental health problems and associated disparities. Global evidence suggests that social capital plays a critical role in determining mental health outcomes in communities, which can be leveraged for improving mental health in COVID-19. As communities with better social capital is likely to have a lower burden of mental disorders, it is necessary to assess potential measures to use social capital for mental health promotion in vulnerable populations. The existing forms of social capital may provide social support within and between communities that are critically affected by COVID-19. Alongside faster recovery from socioeconomic challenges, social capital interventions may strengthen the social determinants of mental health and empower communities to alleviate the psychosocial consequences of this pandemic.

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The need for psychosocial support amid COVID-19 crises in Nigeria.

Cited by 22 publications

References 9 publications

Perception and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in an urban community in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Perception and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in an urban community in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Mental health research in the lower-middle-income countries of Africa and Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review

Social capital and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

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