An assessment of socio-cultural challenges of social distancing as a means of COVID-19 control in Lagos state, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorCharles-Eromosele, T.O
dc.contributor.authorMaduafokwa, B.A
dc.contributor.authorKanma-Okafor, O.J,
dc.contributor.authorOluwole, E.O.
dc.contributor.authorOridota, E.S
dc.contributor.authorGiwa, O.O
dc.contributor.authorIbenye-Ugbala, C.J.
dc.contributor.authorAbdulkareem, A.T
dc.contributor.authorPitan, A.A
dc.contributor.authorMatti, O.A
dc.contributor.authorOnajole, A.T
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-07T09:29:22Z
dc.date.available2025-02-07T09:29:22Z
dc.date.issued2024-05-17
dc.descriptionScholarly article
dc.description.abstractBackground: There are attendant socio-cultural challenges of social distancing in controlling COVID-19 in developing countries which must be overcome. The objectives of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practice on social distancing, to determine the socio-cultural challenges and assess the coping mechanisms to the socio-cultural challenges of social distancing as a means of COVID-19 control in Lagos state, Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that assessed the socio-cultural challenges of social distancing as a means of COVID-19 control in Lagos state, Nigeria. The study population included adults ≥18 years that have resided in Lagos state for more than six months. Respondents were recruited through the internet, using the social media platforms. A total of 500 responses were analysed. Quantitative analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 22. Results: Overall, about 98.2% of the participants had adequate knowledge of social distancing as a means of COVID-19 control, 51% of the participants had positive attitude towards social distancing as a means of COVID-19 control, and about 98.2% of the participants practised social distancing. About a quarter (27.2%) saw social distancing as a violation of human right and 97% agreed that it affected education in schools. Internet-based communication, teleworking, financial compensation, support groups, health education and special attention to the vulnerable were indicated coping strategies. Conclusions: The findings showed significant socio-cultural challenges in implementing COVID-19 mitigating measures such as social distancing and recommended mass health education plus a good socio-economic support system will help promote the adoption of preventative guidelines.
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health Charles-Eromosele TO et al. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2024 Jul;11(7):2577-2586 http://www.ijcmph.com
dc.identifier.issnpISSN 2394-6032
dc.identifier.issn| eISSN 2394-6040
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/13119
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
dc.relation.ispartofseries:2577-2586
dc.titleAn assessment of socio-cultural challenges of social distancing as a means of COVID-19 control in Lagos state, Nigeria
dc.typeArticle
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