African Translational Research Group COVID-19 survey data 2: Cross-sectional data across 15 sub-Saharan (SSA) countries during the vaccine rollout

Overview: This dataset accompanies a study by the African Translational Research Group conducted during the initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in some sub-Saharan African countries. The study focused on the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of sub-Saharan Africans (SSAs), including healthcare workers, regarding the vaccine and its effectiveness. It also examined the critical role of information sources in shaping vaccine hesitancy and resistance. Conducted from March 14 to May 16, 2021, this dataset offers insights into factors influencing vaccination decisions amidst the pandemic and the spread of misinformation. The study was administered in French and English to 2572 participants aged 18 and over from SSA. Data collected included sociodemographic characteristics (such as age, gender, education, and employment status), medical and vaccination history, and the use of mainstream and social media as information sources during the pandemic. The study identified three main outcomes: the vaccinated group, which included participants who confirmed being vaccinated against COVID-19; the vaccine hesitancy group, consisting of participants who were 'not sure' or 'no' about being vaccinated but were willing to get vaccinated when available; and the vaccine resistance group, comprising participants who were 'not sure' or 'no' about being vaccinated and were unwilling to get vaccinated even when available. Logistic regression analyses were used to assess the influence of information sources on the likelihood of being vaccinated, hesitant, or resistant. This dataset provides valuable evidence on the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of COVID-19, the myths surrounding vaccines, and how different information sources impact vaccination behaviours in SSA. Understanding these dynamics is essential for designing effective communication strategies to combat misinformation and improve vaccine uptake. This dataset is an invaluable resource for researchers, public health officials, and policymakers aiming to enhance vaccination campaigns and address misinformation challenges in SSA.概述：本数据集配套非洲转化研究小组（African Translational Research Group）在部分撒哈拉以南非洲（sub-Saharan Africa, SSA）国家新冠疫苗首批推广阶段开展的一项研究。该研究聚焦撒哈拉以南非洲人群（含医护人员）对新冠疫苗及其有效性的认知、态度与看法，同时探讨了信息来源在塑造疫苗犹豫与疫苗抗拒心理中发挥的关键作用。 本研究于2021年3月14日至5月16日开展，旨在揭示新冠大流行期间及虚假信息扩散背景下影响疫苗接种决策的各类因素。研究以撒哈拉以南非洲地区2572名18岁及以上参与者为对象，采用法语与英语实施调研。收集的数据包括社会人口学特征（如年龄、性别、教育水平与就业状态）、既往病史与疫苗接种史，以及大流行期间参与者通过主流媒体与社交媒体获取信息的情况。 研究确定了三类核心结局群体：一是已接种组，即确认完成新冠疫苗接种的参与者；二是疫苗犹豫组，指对接种疫苗持"不确定"或"反对"态度，但在疫苗可及时愿意接种的参与者；三是疫苗抗拒组，即对接种疫苗持"不确定"或"反对"态度，且即便疫苗可及也不愿接种的参与者。本研究采用逻辑回归分析，评估信息来源对参与者接种疫苗、产生疫苗犹豫或抗拒心理的可能性的影响。 本数据集为探究撒哈拉以南非洲人群对新冠的认知、态度与看法、疫苗相关误区，以及不同信息来源如何影响该地区人群的疫苗接种行为提供了宝贵实证。理解这些动态机制，对于制定有效的传播策略以遏制虚假信息、提升疫苗接种率至关重要。 本数据集对于致力于优化撒哈拉以南非洲地区疫苗接种推广行动、应对虚假信息挑战的研究人员、公共卫生官员与政策制定者而言，是一项极为宝贵的资源。