Digital Social Listening Insights on COVID-19 Vaccines and Reproductive Health in Eastern and Southern Africa

/in , , /by

This report provides an overview on:

  • Data on engagement generated by social media posts/ digital news articles around COVID-19 vaccines and specific sub-filters shared by users and digital news outlets geolocated in 21 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.
  • Conversations around reproductive health represented about 2-15% of overall engagement on COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Overall conversations around pregnancy and fertility generated ~400k engagements in the past year (COVID-19 conversations generated +10M engagements in the same period).

Source: Digital Social Listening Insights on COVID-19 Vaccines and Reproductive Health in Eastern and Southern Africa

    Views 510

    COVID-19 Vaccines Hesitancy Among Community Health Workers in Ethiopia and Associated Factors – Brief Report

    /in , , , , , , , , /by

    Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) has implemented the COVID-19 vaccine promotion project in Ethiopia with funding and support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Global Breakthrough ACTION mechanism. CCP/Ethiopia conducted a cross-sectional community-based assessment of community health workers’ (CHWs) hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines during June and July 2022. CHWs include both Health Extension Workers (HEWs) and Women Development Army (WDA). The assessment aimed to inform risk communication and vaccine promotion programs in Ethiopia. Face-to-face interviews were used to collect information from CHWs regarding exposure to messages about COVID-19 vaccines, risk perceptions and practices related to COVID-19 vaccines. A total of 998 randomly sampled CHWs (491 HEWs and 507 WDAs) were interviewed in five clusters of major regions of Ethiopia (Amhara, Oromia, Benishangul-Gumuz, Southern Nations and Nationalities Peoples Region, Dire Dawa). About 200 randomly sampled CHWs were interviewed from each cluster.

    Source: COVID-19 Vaccines Hesitancy Among Community Health Workers in Ethiopia and Associated Factors – Brief Report

      Views 817

      COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Ethiopia and Associated Factors

      /in , , , , , , , , /by

      Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) has implemented a COVID-19 vaccine promotion project in Ethiopia with funding and technical assistance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the global Breakthrough ACTION mechanism. From February to March 2022, CCP/Ethiopia conducted a cross-sectional facility-based assessment of COVD-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers (HCWs). The assessment aimed to inform the risk communication and vaccine promotion programs in Ethiopia. Mobile phone assisted interviews were used to collect information regarding exposure to COVID-19 messages, risk perceptions and behavioral practices that are relevant to COVID-19 vaccines. A total of 500 randomly sampled healthcare workers were interviewed from selected health centers and hospitals in five clusters of major regions of Ethiopia (Bahir Dar, Hawasa, Jimma, Assossa and Addis Ababa). About 100 randomly sampled HCWs were interviewed from each cluster.

      Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Ethiopia and Associated Factors

        Views 835

        More Harm Reduction, Less Abstinence-Only in COVID Messaging, Experts Say

        /in , , /by

        This article explains how giving more attention to harm reduction and less attention to abstinence from risky behaviors improves messaging on the COVID-19 pandemic.

        Source: More Harm Reduction, Less Abstinence-Only in COVID Messaging, Experts Say

          Views 666

          Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among rural community in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey based study

          /in , , , , , , /by

          This study aims to investigate COVID-19 vaccine acceptance intention and to identify the potential factors influencing vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among the rural community in Bangladesh.

          Source: Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among rural community in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey based study

            Views 678

            Discrimination, Stigma and COVID-19

            /in , , , , , , , /by

            The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered social stigma and discriminatory behaviour against persons who have contracted the COVID-19 virus, those who have been in contact with such persons, as well as any person who has been perceived to have come in contact with the virus. As part of an anti-stigma campaign, this Public Service Announcement sung by Chrystal Cummins-Beckles from Barbados, was produced.

            Source: Discrimination, Stigma and COVID-19

              Views 1143

              Usage of social and behavioral change communication approaches for effective risk communication to prevent and manage COVID-19 in Nepal

              /in , , /by

              Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has appeared as the biggest challenge of present time as our health systems are struggling to contain the spread of the virus. As COVID-19 developed rapidly into a pandemic, people need to acquire and apply health information, and adapt into their behavior right away. However, there exists a global epidemic of misinformation alongside this pandemic. People at risk need to be able to take informed decisions on mitigating the effects of the disease outbreak and practice protective and preventive actions. This affirms the urgency and importance of forming a dedicated risk communication team in the country to design and deliver risk communication packages with the SBCC approach addressing the need of sub populations dwelling at all levels.

              Source: Usage of social and behavioral change communication approaches for effective risk communication to prevent and manage COVID-19 in Nepal

                Views 731

                Social And Behavioral Change Communication In The Context Of Covid-19: A Case Study Review From Bangladesh

                /in , /by

                The AHA! Project (supported by the European Union) has directed 50 small grants in South Asia to groups that aim to address these facets of the COVID-19 crisis. The case review series draws primarily on this experience, with the goal both to provide narratives to help in understanding diverse situations and to explore the experience through several programs supported by AHA! Project grants. The current review highlights a comprehensive approach to raise awareness, primarily among faith and community leaders in Bangladesh, through digital and social media-based social and behavioral change communication strategies.

                Source: Social And Behavioral Change Communication In The Context Of Covid-19: A Case Study Review From Bangladesh

                  Views 770

                  Secondary symptoms of the COVID-19 vaccine indicate that your body is preparing to fight the virus! 💪 Do not believe in false rumors and #GetVaxxed

                  /in , , , , , , , /by

                  This is a tweet from Baltimore City’s Health Department explaining that the common side affects from the COVID-19 vaccine are a sign that the body is producing the antibodies necessary to fight the virus.

                  Source: Secondary symptoms of the COVID-19 vaccine indicate that your body is preparing to fight the virus! 💪 Do not believe in false rumors and #GetVaxxed

                  Views 858

                  Social and Behaviour Change Communication in a Disinformation Age: Nigeria Webinar

                  /in , , /by

                  Development Communications Network, in partnership with Health Promotion and Education (HPE) Alumni Association, are pleased to present to you a recording of a webinar on improving social and behaviour change communication with a special focus on the Africa region.

                  Source: Social and Behaviour Change Communication in a Disinformation Age: Nigeria Webinar

                    Views 612