COVID-19 Disease & Vaccine Survey in Africa

Completed

• Conditions: COVID-19; Vaccine Hesitancy
• Interventions: Behavioral: Questionnaire

• Registration Number: NCT05950243
• Lead Sponsor: Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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 Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-01-02
• Study First Submitted: 2023-07-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-07-16
• Study First Posted: 2023-07-18
• Primary Completion: 2023-12-31
• Study Completion: 2023-12-31
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-23
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1000

Inclusion Criteria

• urban population in Africa
• people in sub-Saharan Africa town

Exclusion Criteria

• rural population
• people outside sub-Saharan Africa

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Urban population Africa	Questionnaire	Urban population in sub-Saharan Africa

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of people who know about COVID-19 prevention	6 months	Percentage of people who know about COVID-19 preventive measures
Percentage of people who received COVID-19 vaccination	6 months	Percentage of people who received COVID-19 vaccination, 1st and 2nd doses

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic; 🇨🇦 Surrey, British Columbia, Canada