Physical and mental health effects from COVID-19 in Africa 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impacted negatively the mental health of some 43 percent of respondents in six selected African countries. On the other hand, 31 percent mentioned a bit or much better mental health since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. Concerning physical health, up to three-quarters of the respondents reported a neutral to better condition, while only 26 percent cited a deterioration.
According to the source, levels of emotional distress differed regionally, as Kenya was reported to be the worst emotionally of the six countries. This was due to the regulations and restrictions that were being carried out, as Kenyan's had to experience curfew's and a rise of cases, compared to Ivory Coast which had a relatively lower case count and fewer restrictions.
According to the source, levels of emotional distress differed regionally, as Kenya was reported to be the worst emotionally of the six countries. This was due to the regulations and restrictions that were being carried out, as Kenyan's had to experience curfew's and a rise of cases, compared to Ivory Coast which had a relatively lower case count and fewer restrictions.
