Consequences of school closures due to COVID-19 in DRC, Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda.

ABSTRACT: In 2020 and 2021, Governments across the globe instituted school closures to reduce social interaction and interrupt COVID-19 transmission. We examined the consequences of school closures due to COVID-19 across four sub-Saharan African countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda. We conducted a qualitative study among key informants including policymakers, school heads, students, parents, civil society representatives, and local leaders. The assessment of the consequences of school closures was informed by the Diffusion of Innovations theory which informed the interview guide and analysis. Interview transcripts were thematically analysed. Across the four countries, schools were totally closed for 120 weeks and partially closed for 48 weeks. School closur

SUBMITTER: Ndejjo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10578567 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature