COVID-19 pandemic response fatigue in Africa: causes, consequences, and counter-measures.

Journal: The Pan African medical journal

Volume: 37

Issue: Suppl 1

Year of Publication: 2021

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Department of Pharmacy, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Abstract summary 

A notable decline in adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures has been observed despite the increasing number of cases following the suspension of lockdown measures. The African governments have positively responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in previous times, however presently the COVID-19 response on the African continent is in a state of fatigue. Therefore, public vigilance on COVID-19 needs to be reinvigorated through behavioral change communication via different channels of disseminating information. In addition, support systems and social protection should be established to address the COVID-19 pandemic fatigue. Also, increased funding should be made available for enhancing the COVID-19 outbreak response.

Authors & Co-authors:  Ilesanmi Olayinka Stephen OS Bello Ayomide Esther AE Afolabi Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika AA

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  World Health Organization. COVID-19 Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) global research and innovation forum. 2020. Feb 12, Accessed 29 October 2020.
Authors :  3
Identifiers
Doi : 37
SSN : 1937-8688
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Africa
Other Terms
Africa;COVID-19;behavioral change communication;pandemic fatigue
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
Uganda