| Autor: |
Onyeneho N; University of Nigeria, Nsukka., Okeibunor J; World Health Organization., Igwe I; University of Nigeria, Nsukka., Aronu NI; University of Nigeria, Nsukka., Diallo B; World Health Organization., Diarra T; Independent Consultant, Mali., Rodrigue B; World Health Organization., Yao MNK; World Health Organization., Djingarey MH; Independent Public Health Expert, Niger., Fall S; World Health Organization. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of immunological sciences [J Immunol Sci] 2023 May 12; Vol. Suppl 3, pp. 69-80. |
| DOI: |
10.29245/2578-3009/2023/S3.1112 |
| Abstrakt: |
We explored the perceptions and representations of diseases in the North Kivu and Ituri provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo to identify perceived obstacles regarding responses to the country 's Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak using a mix-methods approach. We surveyed a representative sample including 800 adults aged 18 years and older, held in-depth interviews with 17 community leaders, and conducted 10 focus group discussions with community members (using same-sex interviewers/discussion leaders). The results revealed the existence of several health conditions among members of the two communities. Locals consider nearly 80 of these ailments as untreatable by orthodox medicines and methods, even when symptoms are similar to EVD. Creating awareness must be considered a critical goal of community education to further educate these populations about EVD and other health problems and their respective treatments. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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