Long-term psychosocial sequelae of Ebola virus disease among survivors compared with contacts following the 2013-2016 epidemic in Liberia.

ABSTRACT: Long-term psychosocial sequelae of Ebola virus disease (EVD) survivors are poorly understood. We conducted a cross-sectional study of a cohort of EVD survivors and their uninfected contacts in Liberia. Beginning in November 2019, we consecutively sampled eligible participants until the end of the parent study follow up. Enrolled participants completed a questionnaire administered by trained study staff. Outcome measurements were symptoms of depression (PHQ-8) and anxiety (GAD-7) as well as experiences of trauma (PC-PTSD-5), food insecurity (HFIAS), and social support (Duke-UNC SSQ). Excess prevalence was defined as the difference in prevalence between survivors and contacts. We performed adjusted analyses with logistic regression models and restricted to the survivor population for assessm

SUBMITTER: Badio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12843568 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature