COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Food Security and Caused Psychosocial Stress in Selected States of Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 disease has infected many countries, causing generalized impacts on different income categories. We carried out a survey among households (n = 412) representing different income groups in Nigeria. We used validated food insecurity experience and socio-psychologic tools. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The earning capacities of the respondents ranged from 145 USD/month for low-income earners to 1945 USD/month for high-income earners. A total of 173 households (42%) ran out of food during the COVID-19 pandemic. All categories of households experienced increasing dependency on the general public and a perception of increasing insecurity, with the high-income earners experiencing the greatest shift. In addition, increasing levels of anger

SUBMITTER: Bwala DG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10001712 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature