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Why we still shake hands: How beliefs inform young people's socializing choices amidst Covid-19 in Nigeria
This study examined the reasons why young persons still engage in the act of handshake amidst the spread of Covid-19 in Nigeria. Eight young persons were interviewed and data analyzed descriptively. Findings show that the participants believe that they are not susceptible to the virus due to self-administration of hydroxychloroquine and claim on divine (God-given), geographic (hot temperature) and demographic (being young) immunity.
Funding
The researcher received no funding for the study
History
Declaration of conflicts of interest
There is no conflict of interestCorresponding author email
nche.george@unn.edu.ngLead author country
- Nigeria
Lead author job role
- Higher Education Lecturer
Lead author institution
University of Johannesburg, South AfricaHuman Participants
- Yes
Ethics statement
Participation in the study was voluntary and responses were kept anonymous. The study was ethically reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of the University of Nigeria.Comments
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