An Overview of the Sociodemographic Considerations of COVID-19 Pandemic
Ugbomah Lucy Ohoreorovwori
Department of Mental Health, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Nigeria.
Stanley Catherine Nonyelum
Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uniport, Nigeria.
Stanley Princewill Chukwuemeka *
Department of Mental Health, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly infectious disease caused by a novel coronavirus strain. The virus is believed to spread mainly by respiratory droplets where the infected people breathe, cough or sneeze and expel little droplets of moisture that contain the virus.Older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions are mostly affected.
Method: Relevant literatures were reviewed from the internet, electronic and print media, World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control documentation.
Results: The coronavirus has brought difficult situations for citizens across the world. Refugees and irregular migrants who find themselves in difficult situations are more vulnerable to the effect of the virus and the social difficulties associated with it.
Conclusion: The spread of the virus can be slowed or suppressed through social distancing, natural immunity, and observance of optimal hygiene practice and near compulsory use of face masks, particularly while dealing with the public.
Keywords: COVID 19, pandemic, socio-demographics, infectious disease, epidemic