Lockdown as a preventive strategy against COVID-19 : socioeconomic implications on Nigerians
Joint Authors
al-Ani, Ismailiyah Isiaka
Olanrewaju, Raji Sahid
Source
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 2 (s) (30 Jun. 2020), pp.123-127, 5 p.
Publisher
Omdurman Islamic University Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2020-06-30
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background: Lockdown is a strategy employed worldwide to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Social and economic activities were markedly affected in Nigeria and other parts of the world.
The piece is a short communication to spotlight the social and economic implications of lockdown on Africans and other low- and middle-income countries, using Nigeria as a case study.
Method: To analyze the documented evidence of social and economic events arising from lockdown strategy to combat spreading cases of COVID-19.
Result: Creative potentials of so many Nigerians were brought to the limelight as a positive effect.
Worsening security problems, corruption, poverty, and hunger were highlighted as negative socioeconomic effects of lockdown strategy on Nigerians.
Conclusion: Lockdown impacts significantly on social and economic activities of Nigerians.
Moderation and appropriate control of the strategy are suggested as “total lockdown” is not feasible in Nigeria.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Ani, Ismailiyah Isiaka& Olanrewaju, Raji Sahid. 2020. Lockdown as a preventive strategy against COVID-19 : socioeconomic implications on Nigerians. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences،Vol. 15, no. 2 (s), pp.123-127.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1439593
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Ani, Ismailiyah Isiaka& Olanrewaju, Raji Sahid. Lockdown as a preventive strategy against COVID-19 : socioeconomic implications on Nigerians. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 15, no. 2 (Special issue) (2020), pp.123-127.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1439593
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Ani, Ismailiyah Isiaka& Olanrewaju, Raji Sahid. Lockdown as a preventive strategy against COVID-19 : socioeconomic implications on Nigerians. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020. Vol. 15, no. 2 (s), pp.123-127.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1439593
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 126-127
Record ID
BIM-1439593