Assessment of the Preventions and Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of the People of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria

Introduction: The study assessed the effects of covid-19 pandemic on mental well-being of the people of OshodiIsolo Local Government Area, Lagos State. Objective: The Purpose of the study is to identify if financial constraints, posttraumatic stress, and anxiety will be effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental well-being of the people of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Lagos State. Method:A descriptive research design of survey type was employed for this study. The population for this study comprised of all residents within the study area. A researcher structured questionnaire of likert scale rating form was used to collect information for the study. 10% of the questionnaire was first pretested through split-half method by giving them to the people of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Lagos State., who are not going to be part of the study Results: The findings from this study revealed that financial constraints, posttraumatic stress disorder, and anxiety are significant effects of covid-19 pandemic on mental well-being of the people of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Lagos State. Conclusion: The study concluded that financial constraint, posttraumatic stress disorder and anxiety are the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on mental well-being of the people of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, Lagos State