Publications by authors named "Ige Angela Temisan"
Challenges associated with the implementation of institutional quarantine and isolation strategies during major multicountry viral outbreaks in Africa (2000-2023): a scoping review.
Jimoh Amzat Ebunoluwa Oduwole Saheed Akinmayowa Lawal Olusola Aluko-Arowolo Rotimi Afolabi Ige Angela Temisan
Glob Health Res Policy
October 2024
Background: Quarantine and isolation (Q&I) are interrelated but not mutually exclusive public health practices for disease control, which may face public resistance in the context of health emergencies due to associated challenges. Hence, it is often tough for most countries to implement Q&I even in the context of health emergencies. Therefore, this scoping review examines the challenges associated with the implementation of institutional Q&I strategies during major multicountry viral outbreaks (Ebola, Lassa and COVID-19) in Africa between 2000 and 2023.
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- Infectious disease outbreaks in Africa are complicated by ecological, socioeconomic, and health system challenges, making quarantine and isolation (Q&I) measures critical for outbreak management, yet culturally sensitive to local contexts.
- A scoping review examined the cultural aspects of Q&I in Africa, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a thorough search of literature over the past 20 years.
- Only one article was eligible for inclusion, highlighting resistance to COVID-19 Q&I protocols in Ghana due to their conflict with traditional burial practices and feelings of cultural neglect among families.