The Geopoll Institute has just published the results of a study on the current effects of the coronavirus on populations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Although many African countries have reported only a small number of cases, the epidemic is already causing great concern; with high levels of concern in all countries; food security and the economic impact of the disease on already struggling economies are at the forefront of concerns.
This echoes experts' concerns that sub-Saharan Africa could experience high levels of food insecurity and economic recession as a result of the virus.
The media section of the study tells us that television is the most common source of information for coronavirus-related news, according to 47% of respondents. In some countries, consumption has shifted from entertainment channels and programs to news channels and programs.
Social media comes next, with 39% of people getting their information from social media, followed by radio (29%). For people aged 35 and over, radio remains the main source of information (50%), followed by television (40%).
For 66% of respondents, their media consumption has increased, compared to 15% who think it has decreased.
Read the full study in French HERE
Methodology: This study was conducted via SMS and mobile web from April 2 to 9, 2020, among 4,800 people and covers 12 countries: Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.