Feasibility of a large cohort study in sub-Saharan Africa assessed through a four-country study
This study explored the feasibility of establishing a large-scale multi-country prospective study at five sites in four sub-Saharan countries: Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. Nigeria enrolled health care professionals, South Africa and Tanzania enrolled teachers, and Uganda enrolled village residents at one rural and one peri-urban site each. All sites used a 6-month follow-up period. Just over1,400 participants were enrolled from five sites with a median age of 41 years.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
1,415 (participants)
Age at first data collection
≥ 18 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
Varied (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
No
Sample features
Countries
Year of first data collection
2011
Primary Institutions
Makerere University
Harvard University
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)
Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST)
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Chuo Kikuu cha Afya na Sayansi Shirikishi Muhimbili, MUHAS)
Links
No website available
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Harvard University
Karolinska Institute (Karolinska Institutet, KI)
Ongoing?
Yes
Data types collected
- Interview – face-to-face
- Interview – phone
- Physical or biological assessment (e.g. blood, saliva, gait, grip strength, anthropometry)
- Self-report questionnaire – paper or computer assisted
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
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