Psychological health and motivational factors of health workers and community volunteers in preventive chemotherapy programs for neglected tropical diseases control in Ekiti State, Nigeria
The findings from this study highlight the need to promote psychosocial support through mental health resources and stress management to improve retention and effectiveness of MDA programs. Also, programs should explore how to tap into values such as community trust, support and recognition, alongside addressing organizational gaps to sustain participation and reduce burnout.
Authors
- Uwem Friday Ekpo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0543-5463)
- Hammed Oladeji Mogaji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7330-2892)
- Kayode H. Ojo
- Francisca Olamiju (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3833-1804)
- Abdul-Kareem Abdul-Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8703-5270)
- Abiodun Musbau Lawal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4248-6005)
- Igbo Happiness
- Hilary I. Okoh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2247-3565)
- Fajana Oyinlola
- Adebayo Boluwatife
- Fasakin Temidayo
- Olowo Adejumoke
Institutions
- Ekiti State University (NG)
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (NG)
- Mission to Save the Helpless (NG)
- Federal University Oye Ekiti (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25839-7
- Primary Topic
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00