A commentary on COVID-19 and the LGBT community in Nigeria: risks and resilience

Oginni, Olakunle Ayokunmi, Okanlawon, Kehinde and Ogunbajo, Adedotun 2021. A commentary on COVID-19 and the LGBT community in Nigeria: risks and resilience. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity 8 (2) , pp. 261-263. 10.1037/sgd0000476

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Abstract

Since the onset of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there has been substantial research and information in media about the mechanisms, and health and economic impacts of COVID-19. There is, however, less information about the possible consequences of this stressful period in developing countries, such as in sub-Saharan Africa; and even less so among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in these regions. In this commentary, we briefly describe the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria and explore added sources of stress unique to LGBT Nigerians during this period—including exacerbation of preexisting minority stress, financial difficulty, and worries pertaining HIV treatment and COVID-19 infection risk. We also highlight some positive outcomes including a stronger sense of community and conclude by recognizing the support from Nigerian LGBT organizations and the need for clinical support and research.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Medicine
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
ISSN:	2329-0390
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	1 April 2025
Date of Acceptance:	30 December 2020
Last Modified:	01 Apr 2025 10:15
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/168291

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