Journal of Asian and African Studies · 2022 · 31 citations · 39 references
NursingCommunity HealthPsychiatryNigerian SampleCommunity Mental HealthGlobal HealthCovid-19 PandemicMental Health FacilitatorsOnline PhotovoicePsychosocial FactorMental Health InterventionMental HealthPublic HealthMedicinePsychosocial ResearchSocial SupportPsychosocial IssueCovid-19
We investigated the most important mental health facilitators and barriers for a Nigerian sample during the COVID-19 pandemic. We collected data from 122 participants (72% females) using Online Photovoice (OPV) method. We used Online Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (OIPA) approach and found nine facilitator themes. The four most reported facilitators were social support (34%); hobbies (26%); creating space for or experiencing enjoyable feelings, bodily sensations, and comfort (25%); and spirituality/religiosity (9%). Nine main barrier themes emerged (e.g. unenjoyable feelings, 53%; COVID-19 restrictions, 30%; inadequate social interaction, 19%; and financial issues, poverty, 18%). We discussed the implication and limitations of the findings.
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