The NAS Medical Mission in collaboration with the Hawkins Deck (Alimosho & Agege – Lagos Chapter) of the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates’ Confraternity) would like to invite you to take part in a research study on the socioeconomic impact of Nigeria’s current economic struggles. We think it is important that you understand the research that is being done and the role of the research participants. Please take the time to read the following information carefully before you proceed. Should you require any clarification or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Survey URL – https://bit.ly/nas_fgpolicy_stressleveltest
Research Abstract:
Economic downturn in a nation can contribute to widescale hardship, heighten cost of living crisis and compound the impacts of economic stagnation in living conditions and standards. Additionally, economic hardship creates living condition dynamics that often interact with enabling factors which may trigger national challenges like conflict, insecurity, increasing infectious diseases and other significant drivers of humanitarian need.
The survey will provide tangible data showing nexus between socioeconomic policies of government and rising inflation, domestic behaviours and reduction in spending power of the people. The organization intends to curate evidence-based advocacy programmes driven by the findings of the study and results from the anonymised data collated and analysed. This would enhance stakeholders’ engagement with relevant Government bodies and provide the guide in evidencing the current and prevailing circumstance in the country.
Objective:
The objective of the study is to evaluate and measure the impacts of government economic policies in Nigeria on mental health and well-being of Nigerians.
Design:
The research design is Survey research method. This would entail deploying an anonymised self-administered questionnaire with a set of items for data collection.
Setting and Participants:
We encourage Nigerians (Age >16 years old and above) in all walks of life, and currently residing in Nigeria who are happy to share insight of their socioeconomic circumstances.
Ethics and Data Protection:
In line with the National Code of Health Research Ethics and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (2023), the survey shall be absolutely anonymised. Please note that personal information or personally identifiable information, data and records of participants will not be captured in the survey.
