The prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression amongst essential workers during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Joshua Falade Adedayo H Oyebanji Abayomi M Oshatimi Adefunke Olarinre Babatola Adefolurin Orekoya Benjamin A Eegunranti Olusola O Falade

Published in: The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa (2022)

Anxiety and depressive symptoms were common mental illness among essential workers working during the COVID-19 lockdown, therefore their mental health should be adequately considered to sustain the fight against the virus.

Keyphrases

mental illness
mental health
coronavirus disease
sars cov
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
risk factors
physical activity