COVID-19 and the mental health of frontline healthcare workers in Nigeria

Introduction Not many events can cause a standstill in economic and social life worldwide, but the world is facing one of the most unexpected events in the form of a deadly pandemic. COVID-19 has become a severe global health threat since its emergence. Purpose The study aimed to assess the effec...

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Published in:	Orapuh Journal
Main Authors:	Johanna I. Aguh, VE Adamu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Orapuh, Inc. 2021-03-01
Subjects:	COVID-19 pandemic, mental health, healthcare workers, mental health outcomes
Online Access:	https://www.orapuh.org/ojs/ojs-3.1.2-4/index.php/orapj/article/view/29

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