Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Depression Severity and the Use of Drugs Among University of Ibadan Students

• Main Authors: Abdulhammed Opeyemi Babatunde (Author), Lordstrong Akano Olaniyi (Author), AbdulSobur Olatunde Abdulazeez (Author), Yeshua Ayokun Adedeji (Author), Boluwatife Adefunke Bolatito (Author), Christabel Ijeoma Uche-Orji (Author), Adeniyi Abraham Adesola (Author), Habib Ayomide Shobanke (Author), Dimeji AbdulSobur Olawuyi (Author), Dolapo Michael Babalola (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Since the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic, measures such as nationwide lockdowns have been implemented. The sudden disruption of activities coupled with fear could trigger or aggravate mental illnesses and consequently, increase substance use as a coping mechanism. This study then...