The Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Psychology and Physiology in ICU in Nigeria

Abstract

Nigeria's first case of Covid-19 was discovered on February 27, 2020. The epidemic had a significant impact on healthcare, economy, labor, education, and subsistence. It also had a psychological impact on various groups of individuals. The Covid-19 lockdown affected Nigerians in four distinct employment statuses. Some individuals were able to work remotely, while others were forced to stop working altogether. The shutdown also resulted in the loss of employment for several working individuals. It's critical to have a clear picture of who is most adversely impacted by the lockdown's psychological effects and levels of life satisfaction. There is a paucity of research into the psychological effects of confinement and life satisfaction on working-age individuals in Nigeria during the Covid-19 period. The study was conducted using a mixed-method cross-section and exploratory-descriptive methodology. More than two-thirds of 2,118 individuals (69.3%) were assessed to have normal levels of anxiety (scoring 0–6). The mean score for depression was 9.88 (SD = 9.98), with 191 (6.9 percent) suffering from severe depression. The majority of the persons who took part in the study lived in households with two people (24.5), three people (25.9) or four people (28.2) Participants with a Ph.D. had fewer mental health issues than those with high school, professional training, or university degree. The size of a person's home was linked to their mental well-being. Participants who lived in homes larger than 120 square meters exhibited lower levels of psychological stress, anxiety, and sadness. Seven out of ten participants in the research had been at home for at least twenty to twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the epidemic in Nigeria. Anxiety levels in Spanish speakers (24%) were similar to those in Chinese (29%). Participants see the current situation as very bleak. Mental illnesses including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and substance abuse may be predicted based on the number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations. Lockdowns need unique mental health regulations for the public adherence.