tb_us_funding_survey_2025

Title:

Survey Dataset – Impact of US Funding Freeze on Tuberculosis Programmes in Africa (2025)

Description:

This dataset contains responses from national tuberculosis programme stakeholders and partner organisations across African countries on the impact of the US funding freeze on TB programmes.

The dataset captures reported effects on service delivery, workforce, programme activities, and patient outcomes, as well as mitigation strategies implemented at country level.

Study Design:

- Cross-sectional survey

- Respondents: National TB Programme managers, technical staff, and partners

- Geographic scope: Multiple African countries

- Data collection period: February–May 2025

Dataset Structure:

- Unit of analysis: Individual survey response (country-level representation)

- Format: Tabular dataset (CSV)

- Each row represents a respondent

- Each column represents a survey variable

Key Variables:

- Country and network affiliation

- Respondent role

- Exposure to US funding (USAID, CDC, PEPFAR)

- Type and magnitude of programme impact

- Impact domains (e.g., laboratory services, drug supply, TB/HIV activities, community engagement)

- Estimated percentage of patients affected

- Qualitative descriptions of direct and indirect impacts

- Mitigation strategies and policy responses

- Waiver status (if applicable)

Data Sources:

Primary data collected by the study team through a structured questionnaire administered to National TB programme coordinators.

Data Processing:

- Responses were cleaned and standardized prior to analysis

- French responses were translated into English for consistency

- Country names and categorical variables were harmonized

- Yes/No responses standardized across all entries

- Missing values coded as "NA"

- Free-text responses preserved but edited for clarity and consistency

Ethical Considerations:

- The dataset contains no personal identifiers

- Data are anonymized and non-sensitive

- Participation was voluntary and based on informed consent

- Data are suitable for public sharing in accordance with WHO data sharing principles

Files Included:

- tb_us_funding_survey_2025.csv (main dataset)

- data_dictionary.csv (variable definitions and descriptions)

- README.txt (this file)

Contact:

For questions regarding the dataset, please contact the corresponding author of the study.