Is it yet uhuru? How religious institutions disconnect with the governments in the fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria

Nche, George C.

doi:10.1080/02589001.2022.2047166

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“…This cultural orientation has played a vital role in guiding people’s responses and coping mechanisms to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This belief may be linked to early religious predictions on the outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic touted by religious leaders in Nigeria who refused to adhere to the restrictions and subsequently [ 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 ]. This finding contradicts a study in southwest Nigeria that reported that while spiritism influenced health-seeking behavior, participants did not perceive the COVID-19 pandemic as an act of God [ 68 ].…”

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“We Live Our Life Normal”: A Qualitative Analysis of Nigerian Women’s Health-Seeking Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ndu,

Teachman,

Martin

et al. 2024

IJERPH

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Background: This study examined where women sought healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic and their reasons for doing so. We aim to understand further how women accessed care during the COVID-19 pandemic to inform future preparedness and response efforts. This knowledge gained from this study can inform strategies to address existing gaps in access and ensure that women’s health needs are adequately considered during emergencies. Methods: This study used an interpretive phenomenological-analysis approach to analyze data on women’s experiences with healthcare in Nigeria as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 women aged 15 to 49 between August and November 2022 and were supplemented with three focus-group discussions. Results: Following our analysis, three superordinate themes emerged: (i) barriers to seeking timely and appropriate healthcare care, (ii) the influence of diverse health practices and beliefs on health-seeking behavior, and (iii) gendered notions of responsibility and of coping with financial challenges. Conclusions: This paper examined women’s decision to seek or not seek care, the type of care they received, and where they went for care. Women felt that the COVID-19 pandemic affected their decision to seek or not seek care.

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“We Live Our Life Normal”: A Qualitative Analysis of Nigerian Women’s Health-Seeking Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ndu,

Teachman,

Martin

et al. 2024

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“…Studies have shown that many citizens in Northern Nigeria do not believe that Covid-19 exists [10], and many more believe that Covid-19 is a government hoax at further deceiving the population [15]. While much has been published about the disinformation created by some religious leaders, fake news information, political distrust in leadership, and the failure of some parents to permit their wards to take the Covid-19 vaccines [16][17][18], findings in this study has highlighted the need to bridge the Covid-19 vaccine knowledge gap found among 88% of the study population. Many have heard about Covid-19, yet, they still do not have an understanding on how the Covid-19 vaccines were developed and how these could be rapidly approved for public administration without ill intentions on the part of governments.…”

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Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Northern Nigeria

Adeniyi¹

2022

TIJAR

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The rapid development of the Covid-19 vaccine candidates through new and improved technologies and the rapidity with which these vaccine candidates were trialed and approved for public administration was highly commendable. However, the rapid administration of the Covid-19 vaccines raises a lot of concern among various world populations. This concern, relating directly to the safety and intents of the big pharmaceutical companies and governments, has led to the greatest form of health promotion initiative resistance in recorded human history. The universal level of hesitancy against the Covid-19 vaccines is now a subject of major concern among public health experts. This study which seeks to identify factors fostering Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy was conducted among the COVID-19 vaccine hesitant populations in Northern Nigeria. Findings from this study indicate that 84% of the study population makes use of the internet and other social media platforms for their news information sources. 42% of the study population would follow the guidance of their healthcare workers on issues relating to the Covid-19 vaccines. Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Northern Nigeria is largely fostered by a lack of appropriate information and a huge knowledge gap about the Covid-19 vaccines. It is, therefore, imperative that Government engages the young people of Northern Nigeria as critical stakeholders in the fight against Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy. Proper and tailored health educational programs, and meaningful engagements of religious leaders, parents, and healthcare workers in health promotion activities can help overcome the current challenge of Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Northern Nigeria. Keywords: Covid-19, Healthcare Workers, Immunization, Vaccine, Northern Nigeria, Vaccine Hesitancy.

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“…Congregation members no longer need to participate in physical services physically; instead, they can tune in to live broadcasts or watch replays of the sermon whenever it is most convenient for them. This has eliminated the need for members of the congregation to attend services physically (Niche, 2022).…”

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Rethinking the Validity of Online Church During the COVID-19 Lockdown Period

Tampubolon

2023

Ind. Jour. Religion and Society

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the scope of the world, and various stakeholders have used technological advancements around the world. Fear of death and health emergencies have brought people closer to religion. However, social and other limitations have made it hard for people to keep their religious duties. This study examines the use of technology and the online church for Christian services during the COVID-19 lockdown period, which is not in accordance with the concept of congregation. The author discusses the validity of the use of technology and online church by Christians and how it impacts traditional worship services from biblical and theological perspectives. Research Findings show the high attendance after the change from traditional worship services to the use of technology and online church. The data used in this study is secondary data that was found through desk research and reliable sources. The research findings indicate big effects on all parts of society and religion, which should not be a surprise. The epidemic has changed religious practices from traditional to online church and contradicts biblical injunctions. Most religions, including Christian ones, put a lot of emphasis on the importance of community. It has been found that online churches have become popular in the proposed areas, and the technology provides a better opportunity for Christians in Nigeria, the Balkans, and Indonesia to carry out their religious obligations by following lockdown restrictions

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Is it yet uhuru? How religious institutions disconnect with the governments in the fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria

Cited by 10 publications

References 41 publications

“We Live Our Life Normal”: A Qualitative Analysis of Nigerian Women’s Health-Seeking Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic

“We Live Our Life Normal”: A Qualitative Analysis of Nigerian Women’s Health-Seeking Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Northern Nigeria

Rethinking the Validity of Online Church During the COVID-19 Lockdown Period

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