Sociology and Criminology-Open Access
Open Access

Department of Sociology, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Interrogating the Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Livelihoods Demographics and Health of Residents of South-East Nigeria
  Author(s): Ogadinma Ikonne* and Amaugo Ijeoma Mercy
  
  This study focused on the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on livelihoods, demographics and health of residents of South-East Nigeria. The study specifically investigated: The effects of COVID-19 pandemic on livelihoods; demographic conditions; and health conditions of residents in South-East Nigeria; and how the livelihoods of such residents can be improved. It was hypothesized that “there is a significant relationship between COVID-19 lockdown and increase in fertility among couples; and that there is a significant relationship between COVID-19 pandemic and access to healthcare facilities. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted. Data were collected through questionnaire and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). Multi-stage sampling was used to select 865 respondents for quantitative study while 12 FGDs were conducted for the qualitative data. The quantitative data were processed usin.. View More»
  

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