Spatial analysis of depression and anxiety among frontline health workers during Nigeria’s COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional study
This study highlights significant spatial clustering of anxiety and depression among FHWs in Nigeria, with the highest burden in Southeastern states. Nurses and FHWs with fewer years of practice were particularly vulnerable, indicating the need for targeted mental health interventions. Those with a prior history of psychological distress had lower odds of experiencing anxiety and depression, suggesting potential resilience or coping mechanisms. These findings underscore the urgency for tailored mental health support and policy interventions to mitigate the psychological impact of future public health crises on healthcare workers.
Authors
- Esther Awazzi Envuladu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4288-9587)
- Kingsley Agho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4111-3207)
- Piwuna Christopher Goson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8915-1969)
- Richard Oloruntoba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4305-7352)
- Deborah Donald Charwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8537-0892)
- Bernadine N. Ekpenyong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3531-5577)
- Onyekachukwu Mary-Anne Amiebenomo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6364-2877)
- Chundung Asabe Miner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1623-7347)
- Chikasirimobi G. Timothy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5832-484X)
- Khathutshelo Percy Mashige (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8199-0891)
- Godwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6638-3222)
- Palash Basak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6286-7369)
- Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1727-6914)
- Raymond Langsi
- Emmanuel Kwasi Abu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2354-9170)
- Margaret Isioma Ojeahere (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0593-2400)
- Tanko Ishaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6216-0435)
Institutions
- Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- University of Cape Coast (GH)
- University of Jos (NG)
- University of the West of England (GB)
- Mzuzu University (MW)
- Curtin University (AU)
- University of Dhaka (BD)
- New England College of Optometry (US)
- University of Bamenda (CM)
- University of Calabar (NG)
- Tanzania Food and Nutrition Center (TZ)
- Africa Health Research Institute (ZA)
- Jos University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- University of the Highlands and Islands (GB)
- Western Sydney University (AU)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24941-0
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Tertiary Education Trust Fund