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Post pandemic Impacts of COVID-19 Responses among Healthcare Providers: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Authors
ONLINE ISSN: 2645-2936
PRINT ISSN: 0795 – 6541
Editor-in-chief
Prof. (Mrs.) Ijeoma O. Ehiemere
University of Nigeria
Editorial Secretary
Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi
Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Assistant Editorial Secretary
Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Institutional Affiliation(s)
1. Department of Nursing Science, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria
2. Department of Nursing Science, David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu
3. Department of Nursing Science, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Nigeria
4. Department of Nursing Science, Evangel University Akaeze, Ebonyi State
5. Department of Community Health, Advanced medical and dental institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Citation
To Cite this Article:
Okpua, N.C., Oko, C.C., Njaka, S., Ibeneme, G., Nwedu, A.B. (2025). Post-pandemic impacts of COVID-19 responses among healthcare providers: A cross-sectional study in a Nigerian tertiary hospital.The Nursing Scope, 8(1), 23-41. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope81/23-41
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Abstract
Background: Healthcare providers (HCPs) are disproportionately exposed to higher risks during epidemics such as COVID-19, which can have an increased potential to adversely impact their psychological, social, and economic well-being.
Objective: This study assessed the post-pandemic impacts of COVID-19 responses on healthcare professionals in Nigeria.
Method: 317 Healthcare providers (HCP) who were involved in treating COVID-19 patients in a Nigerian tertiary hospital were recruited into this study. Information on the pandemic's impacts was collected using the COVID-19 Responses Impact Questionnaire (COVRiQ). Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 25.0).
Results: The overall COVRiQ score was 16.0, suggesting moderate impacts of COVID-19 responses on HCPs. In addition, the COVRiQ scores were 18(90%), 16(80%) and 15(62.5%) for behavioural, social and economic impacts respectively. Across all domains, impacts were higher among females (p˂0.001), nurses (p=0.00), and HCPs aged 34 years and above (p˂0.012). Conclusion: COVID-19 responses affected various facets of the lives of HCPs, including behaviour and social and economic lifestyles. Appropriate post-pandemic support may be helpful in mitigating the post-traumatic experiences of frontline HCPs who were directly involved in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. This further suggests the need for more comprehensive preparedness planning against similar future epidemics.