The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health concern; for which the WHO recommends protective measures and vaccination. There is inadequate data on the impact of COVID-19 vaccination and control measures in Africa. This survey is collecting data about people's knowledge, attitude and compliance regarding COVID-19 disease and vaccines.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic remains a major public health concern. There is inadequate data on the epidemiology of COVID-19 in Africa. There are emerging COVID-19 variants with high transmissibility and morbidity. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends protective measures and vaccination; for the control of COVID-19. There is inadequate data on the impact of COVID-19 vaccination and control measures in many nations in Africa. This study is a survey of specific urban populations in sub-Saharan Africa. The anonymized survey is collecting data about people's knowledge and attitude regarding COVID-19 disease or control measures. The survey is also collecting data about people's knowledge, attitude and compliance regarding COVID-19 vaccines. The study uses a validated questionnaire to collect data. The study aims to inform and improve COVID-19 management or control in Africa.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,000
Questionnaire survey for data collection
Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Percentage of people who know about COVID-19 prevention
Percentage of people who know about COVID-19 preventive measures
Time frame: 6 months
Percentage of people who received COVID-19 vaccination
Percentage of people who received COVID-19 vaccination, 1st and 2nd doses
Time frame: 6 months
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