Contextual interpretation of COVID-19 pandemic among public space users in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria: An ethnographic review

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all dimensions of lives and has become a social problem as it continues to spread widely through the continuous interactions of people in public spaces where they earn a living. Curbing the spread of COVID-19 requires restrictions in these public spaces, however, t...

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Autores principales: Mofeyisara Oluwatoyin Omobowale, Eniola Adetola Bamgboye, Akinfemi Akinyode, Olugbenga Samuel Falase, Taiwo Olabode Ladipo, Olufunmilayo Salami, Akindele Olupelumi Adebiyi
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:9506c8e515da4983a7c5728efddcf8db2021-11-18T08:14:37ZContextual interpretation of COVID-19 pandemic among public space users in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria: An ethnographic review1932-6203https://doaj.org/article/9506c8e515da4983a7c5728efddcf8db2021-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8584660/?tool=EBIhttps://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all dimensions of lives and has become a social problem as it continues to spread widely through the continuous interactions of people in public spaces where they earn a living. Curbing the spread of COVID-19 requires restrictions in these public spaces, however, the compliance to these measures depends largely on the understanding and interpretations of COVID 19 by users of these public spaces. This study examined the contextual interpretations of public space users about COVID-19 prevention in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State. The study was a rapid ethnographic survey in selected public spaces (markets and commercial motor parks) in Ibadan metropolis. Data were collected through participant observation, key informant interviews (3 females; 3 males) and in-depth interviews (30) with, traders, head porters, clients/buyers and commercial vehicle drivers in these public spaces. Interviews conducted were transcribed, sorted into themes using Atlas-ti 7.5.7 and subjected to interpretive-content analysis. Findings revealed that some respondents felt COVID-19 was brought into Nigeria by rich frequent global voyagers, others felt it was through “uncultured” sexual life or wrath of God. Some also doubted the existence of the disease and many of the respondents perceived COVID-19 as a disease reported by the government or a political propaganda to siphon funds. The users of the public spaces in Ibadan Metropolis have variegated perception about the existence and severity of this rapidly spreading virus and this has grave implications for COVID-19 control in the State. Thus, regular interaction with public space users are essential for control efforts.Mofeyisara Oluwatoyin OmobowaleEniola Adetola BamgboyeAkinfemi AkinyodeOlugbenga Samuel FalaseTaiwo Olabode LadipoOlufunmilayo SalamiAkindele Olupelumi AdebiyiPublic Library of Science (PLoS)articleMedicineRScienceQENPLoS ONE, Vol 16, Iss 11 (2021)
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Mofeyisara Oluwatoyin Omobowale
Eniola Adetola Bamgboye
Akinfemi Akinyode
Olugbenga Samuel Falase
Taiwo Olabode Ladipo
Olufunmilayo Salami
Akindele Olupelumi Adebiyi
Contextual interpretation of COVID-19 pandemic among public space users in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria: An ethnographic review
description The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all dimensions of lives and has become a social problem as it continues to spread widely through the continuous interactions of people in public spaces where they earn a living. Curbing the spread of COVID-19 requires restrictions in these public spaces, however, the compliance to these measures depends largely on the understanding and interpretations of COVID 19 by users of these public spaces. This study examined the contextual interpretations of public space users about COVID-19 prevention in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State. The study was a rapid ethnographic survey in selected public spaces (markets and commercial motor parks) in Ibadan metropolis. Data were collected through participant observation, key informant interviews (3 females; 3 males) and in-depth interviews (30) with, traders, head porters, clients/buyers and commercial vehicle drivers in these public spaces. Interviews conducted were transcribed, sorted into themes using Atlas-ti 7.5.7 and subjected to interpretive-content analysis. Findings revealed that some respondents felt COVID-19 was brought into Nigeria by rich frequent global voyagers, others felt it was through “uncultured” sexual life or wrath of God. Some also doubted the existence of the disease and many of the respondents perceived COVID-19 as a disease reported by the government or a political propaganda to siphon funds. The users of the public spaces in Ibadan Metropolis have variegated perception about the existence and severity of this rapidly spreading virus and this has grave implications for COVID-19 control in the State. Thus, regular interaction with public space users are essential for control efforts.
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author Mofeyisara Oluwatoyin Omobowale
Eniola Adetola Bamgboye
Akinfemi Akinyode
Olugbenga Samuel Falase
Taiwo Olabode Ladipo
Olufunmilayo Salami
Akindele Olupelumi Adebiyi
author_facet Mofeyisara Oluwatoyin Omobowale
Eniola Adetola Bamgboye
Akinfemi Akinyode
Olugbenga Samuel Falase
Taiwo Olabode Ladipo
Olufunmilayo Salami
Akindele Olupelumi Adebiyi
author_sort Mofeyisara Oluwatoyin Omobowale
title Contextual interpretation of COVID-19 pandemic among public space users in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria: An ethnographic review
title_short Contextual interpretation of COVID-19 pandemic among public space users in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria: An ethnographic review
title_full Contextual interpretation of COVID-19 pandemic among public space users in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria: An ethnographic review
title_fullStr Contextual interpretation of COVID-19 pandemic among public space users in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria: An ethnographic review
title_full_unstemmed Contextual interpretation of COVID-19 pandemic among public space users in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria: An ethnographic review
title_sort contextual interpretation of covid-19 pandemic among public space users in ibadan metropolis, oyo state, nigeria: an ethnographic review
publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
publishDate 2021
url https://doaj.org/article/9506c8e515da4983a7c5728efddcf8db
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