Local Perception of Coronavirus and Disease Care in Southwestern Nigeria

Authors: Aderemi SA*, Kayode A, Idayat TG and Sam KO

DOI: 10.23880/apct-16000179

Volume 5, Issue 3

Abstract

In this study, we have advanced cultural categorization of illness and disease as an insight into the understanding of peoples behaviour and attitudes towards COVID-19. Relying on data generated through rapid research approach in some Yorul cities of southwestern Nigeria, where phoning, WhatsApp, Facebook, and quick in-depth interviews, ethnobotanical survey/analysis of some anti-microbial herbs and case analysis were held. The study reveals opposing and contrasting perceptions of COVID-19, which informs different regimes of care and prevention. Such includes, biomedical against preternatural causation and utilization of local herbs versus globalised western health care strategies. The study therefore suggests that within the context of globalised health culture accommodation of local traditions is imperative in proper understanding and invention of care and preventive strategies against COVID-19.

Keywords: COVID-19; Yoruba of Southwest Nigeria; Local Perception; Globalised Health Behaviours; Biomedical and Preternatural Causation

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