Ebola Virus Disease Sensitization: Community-Driven Efforts in Sierra Leone.

ABSTRACT: The 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak was the largest in history, resulting in approximately 11,000 deaths. Despite the outbreak's eventual end, national and international health sensitization and containment efforts were subject to criticism. This study investigates disease-related knowledge and beliefs, as well as trusted sources of health information among EVD-survivors and their family members, highlighting the importance of community-informed public health responses. Participants (n = 134) were adults who were either EVD-infected, affected families/caregivers, or community leaders. In-depth interviews and focus groups explored EVD-related experiences, including health effects, stigma, and community relationships. Using a grounded theory and thematic content analysis approach, trans

SUBMITTER: Collier KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11610494 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature