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Root cause of factors enhancing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Nigerian informal urban settlements: issues and possible solutions

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  • Andrew Ebekozien
  • Clinton Aigbavboa
  • Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri

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Recent studies showed that physical distancing and proper hygiene measures mitigate the fast spread of COVID-19. But how far the informal urban settlements residents can adhere to these and other measures are yet to receive in-depth studies in Nigeria. Therefore, this study investigated the level of residents’ compliance and proffer possible solutions that will mitigate the pandemic spread. Five cities across Nigeria were engaged as the case study via a phenomenology type of qualitative research. The study combined MAXQDA 2020 with thematic analysis to describe the data. Findings show that majority of the informal urban settlements in Nigeria can enhance the spread of COVID-19. As part of this paper’s implications, findings will strengthen collaboration with relevant stakeholders regarding effective control measures and propose measures possibly to be adopted by other developing countries with similar attributes in the informal urban settlements.

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  • Andrew Ebekozien & Clinton Aigbavboa & Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, 2022. "Root cause of factors enhancing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Nigerian informal urban settlements: issues and possible solutions," International Planning Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(1), pages 44-61, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cipsxx:v:27:y:2022:i:1:p:44-61
    DOI: 10.1080/13563475.2021.1917342
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    1. Krushna Chandra Sahoo & Shubhankar Dubey & Girish Chandra Dash & Rakesh Kumar Sahoo & Mili Roopchand Sahay & Sapna Negi & Pranab Mahapatra & Debdutta Bhattacharya & Banamber Sahoo & Subhada Prasad Pan, 2022. "A Systematic Review of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for Urban Poor in Low- and Middle-Income Countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic through a Gendered Lens," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-18, September.

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