Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on the psycho-socioeconomic health of families in Enugu metropolis, Enugu state

Ononugbo Chisom Euphrasia; Victor Ositadinma Nvene; Kassy Wilson Chukwukasi; Golden Chukwuemeka Owhonda; Esther Okwuchi Nvene; Osaeloka C. Ekwueme

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20240604

Authors

Ononugbo Chisom Euphrasia Institute of Public Health, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
Victor Ositadinma Nvene Institute of Public Health, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
Kassy Wilson Chukwukasi Department of Community Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
Golden Chukwuemeka Owhonda Rivers State Ministry of Health, Rivers State, Nigeria
Esther Okwuchi Nvene Department of Ophthalmology, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
Osaeloka C. Ekwueme Department of Community Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20240604

Keywords:

COVID-19, Economic effects, Lockdown, Nigeria, Psychological effects, Social effects

Abstract

Background: The aggressive COVID-19 restrictive mitigation measures of lockdown by nations are with consequent effects on the populations. This study aimed to assess the psychological and socio-economic effects of COVID-19 lockdown among families in Enugu metropolis, Enugu state, Nigeria.

Methods: This was a cross sectional descriptive study of 409 household heads in Enugu metropolis. Data were analyzed using IBM statistical package 23.0 and test of significance set at 0.05.

Results: The mean age of respondents was 37.2±8.7 years. Majority, 83.1% were restricted in movement. Stress (5.9%) and sexual abuse (6.5%) were noted psychological effects. About 44.3% were not satisfied with life, basic social services of market (34.2%), banking (23.5%) and educational services (9.3%). Also 44.5% were not satisfied with their economic situation as 35.2% had their working conditions affected, 30.3% complain of price increase and 20.0% had restriction to basic needs. Coping strategies adopted were reduced food ration (27.9%), low wages (22.5%) and sale of assets (6.8%).

Conclusions: The psychological and socio-economic effects of COVID-19 lockdown significantly affected quality of life. Population will benefit from economic subsidies, psychotherapy and information, communication and technology (ICT) skills for learning and working from home.

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