Zeitschrift für Forschung und Entwicklung im Bereich Gesundheitserziehung

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown on Social and Mental Health of Residence of Ondo State, Nigeria

Abstract

Olasunkanmi Adeleke, Adegboro JS

Background: COVID-19 is an outbreak of global pandemic disease which is causing fears and concerns among many people, with a significant
influence on the social and mental well-being of every individuals. Considering the relevance of all the above factors, it was aimed to
investigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on social and mental health of residence of Ondo State, Nigeria.
Methods: The descriptive survey type research design was used in this study. Using probability sampling technique, data were obtained
through administration of questionnaire on 648 married couples with children in Ondo State. Data collected were analysed using
inferential statistics