Mental health and coping strategies during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study of unemployed and employed people in Nigeria

Ogueji, Ifeanyichukwu Anthony; Agberotimi, Samson F.; Adesanya, Bolaji Johnson; Gidado, Taiwo Nurudeen

doi:10.1111/asap.12259

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“…In addition, people in the 25–54-year-old age group were significantly more likely to report participating in subsistence activities compared to people in all other age groups in survey 2 (March 2021), which indicates that this age group is more likely to engage in these activities compared to older or younger adults. Other studies conducted during the pandemic, including in the US, Africa, Europe, and East Asia, have also shown the importance for men and women of spending time outside in gardens, parks, or other green spaces for improved wellbeing and helping unwind from additional pressures brought on by the pandemic [ 34 , 38 , 39 ] .…”

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Coping strategies and household stress/violence in remote Alaska: a longitudinal view across the COVID-19 pandemic

Fried

Hahn

Gillott

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International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced novel stressors. Remote/rural communities have experienced additional difficulties, while also potentially benefitting from unique sources of resilience against such stressors. However, very little research has been conducted in remote/rural communities regarding coping and stress/violence. This study examines coping strategies and household stress/violence in remote Alaska communities across the pandemic through three online survey waves (November 2020–September 2021) (total n = 1,020). Across all waves, personal care was reported most frequently followed by social activities, religious activities, and traditional/subsistence activities. Substance use combined (alcohol, nicotine, marijuana) and seeking counselling were less frequently reported, with significant differences across gender and age categories. Less than 10% of individuals reported physical violence towards children and/or other adults within the household. Overall, these findings indicate that individuals are primarily relying on positive coping strategies to contend with additional stress brought into their lives by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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confidence: 99%

Coping strategies and household stress/violence in remote Alaska: a longitudinal view across the COVID-19 pandemic

Fried

Hahn

Gillott

et al. 2022

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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“…Several studies found the general community fearful and critical of government guidelines around social distancing and isolation. [46][47][48][49][50] Despite self-adherence to these guidelines, lack of adherence by others triggered a lack of trust in governmental enforcement efforts. 46…”

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Exploring loss and grief during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review of qualitative studies

Tao

Low

2022

Ann Acad Med Singap

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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about multiple losses to various groups, namely patients, families and healthcare professionals. Grief, which is the reaction to these losses, could cause strain on these individuals’ physical and mental health if not identified and managed early. This scoping review analysed loss, grief and how they were managed among these groups during the pandemic. Method: This scoping review utilised the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statement extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and the Joanna Briggs Institute framework for scoping reviews. Only qualitative studies relating to loss and grief and their management were included. Of 166 studies screened, 69 were included in the study. Qualitative analysis and data coding of each record were conducted through qualitative data analysis software. Results: Losses included the death of family members, patients, colleagues and others. They also included the loss of usual routines, lifestyles and physical health. The grief experienced was multidimensional, affecting mainly the emotional, physical, social and existential realms. Anger, guilt and fear resulted from unsatisfactory farewells, issues with funerals, social isolation, financial strain and stigmatisation. Management strategies could be categorised into 5 themes: communication, finance, counselling, education and spiritual care. Conclusion: Loss and grief identification and management among patients, family members and healthcare professionals are critically important during this COVID-19 pandemic. Current operating guidelines have proven insufficient in managing loss and grief. Innovative strategies are essential to tackle the many dimensions of loss and grief. Nevertheless, further research is necessary to better understand the effectiveness of implemented policies. Keywords: Bereavement, death, mourning, outbreak, palliative care

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“…The coronavirus disease 2019 continues to threaten the world since its first report in Wuhan, China in December 2019. As the COVID-19 is now a pandemic and continues to threaten global health (Chen et al, 2020;Coulthard, 2020;Cuschieri, 2020;Dodd et al, 2020;Ogueji et al, 2021aOgueji et al, , 2021bQian & Jiang, 2020;Robinson & Daly, 2020;Robles-Bello et al, 2020;Shaaban et al, 2020;Williams et al, 2020;World Health Organization, 2020), clinical trials have been ongoing to develop vaccines against the disease (Bokemper et al, 2020;Danchin et al, 2020;Giubilini, 2020;Haynes et al, 2020;Kaur & Gupta, 2020;Lazarus et al, 2020;McClung et al, 2020;Pogue et al, 2020;Su et al, 2020;Verger & Dubé, 2020;Zhu et al, 2020). According to the media report, many countries have implemented a vaccine distribution plan that prioritized at-risk groups, such as the elderly population (Beaumont, 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

Underlying factors in the willingness to receive and barriers to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine among residents in the UK and Nigeria: a qualitative study

Ogueji

Okoloba

2022

Curr Psychol

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Qualitative data on the factors underlying the willingness to receive and barriers to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine were scant in the literature. Therefore, the authors employed a qualitative design with a heterogeneous sample of 60 residents (age range = 18-79 years) in the UK and Nigeria to explore the factors underlying their willingness to receive and barriers to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The thematic analysis was employed to analyze data. The results revealed that only a small number of the participants had received the COVID-19 vaccine; they experienced soreness and itchiness, and their motive for receiving the vaccine was its availability. The participants who had not received the vaccine reported the following as determinants of their willingness to receive the vaccine: "concerns about the side/adverse effect", "the perceived benefit of receiving the vaccine", "mistrust (in the pharmaceutical companies that produced the vaccine, the vaccine itself, or governments)", "the need for clarity of information on the vaccine", and "moral obligation to receive the vaccine". The participants who had not received the vaccine further reported the following as other barriers that limit them from receiving the vaccine: "unavailability of the vaccine in the country of residence", "non-membership to a high-risk group", and "membership to a minority group". In terms of what governments can do to encourage public uptake of the vaccine, many participants reported: "provide clear information on the COVID-19 vaccine", "endorsement by public figures", "make the vaccine free to receive", "introduce rewards and punishments", and "honesty from governments". Implications for practice are highlighted. Keywords COVID-19 vaccine • Willingness to vaccinate • Barriers to vaccinate • General public • The UK • Nigeria * Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Ogueji

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Mental health and coping strategies during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study of unemployed and employed people in Nigeria

Cited by 22 publications

References 36 publications

Coping strategies and household stress/violence in remote Alaska: a longitudinal view across the COVID-19 pandemic

Coping strategies and household stress/violence in remote Alaska: a longitudinal view across the COVID-19 pandemic

Exploring loss and grief during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review of qualitative studies

Underlying factors in the willingness to receive and barriers to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine among residents in the UK and Nigeria: a qualitative study

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