The Role of Community Beliefs and Practices on the Spread of Ebola in Uganda, September 2022

The Role of Community Beliefs and Practices on the Spread of Ebola in Uganda, September 2022

Abstract Background On September 20, 2022, Uganda declared an Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) outbreak in Mubende District. Another eight districts were infected September–November 2022. We examined how Ugandan community beliefs and practices spread Sudan Ebola Virus (SUDV) in 2022. Methods A qualitative...

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Main Authors: Helen Nelly Naiga, Jane Frances Zalwango, Brian Agaba, Saudah N. Kizito, Brenda N. Simbwa, Maria Goretti Zalwango, Rebecca Akunzirwe, Zainah Kabami, Peter Chris Kawugenzi, Robert Zavuga, Mackline Ninsiima, Patrick King, Mercy Wendy Wanyana, Thomas Kiggundu, Richard Migisha, Doreen Gonahasa, Irene Kyamwine, Benon Kwesiga, Daniel Kadobera, Lilian Bulage, Alex Ario Riolexus, Sarah B. Paige, Julie R. Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-10-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
Subjects:
Ebola
Sudan virus
Outbreak
Beliefs
Practices
Traditional healers
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-024-00302-9
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