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Cultural Contexts of Ebola in Northern Uganda
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Abstract Technical guidelines for the control of Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) indicate that understanding local views and responses to an outbreak is essential. However, few studies with such information exist. Thus, we used qualitative and quantitative methods to determine how local residents of Gulu, Uganda, viewed and responded to the 2000–2001 outbreak of EHF. Results indicated that Acholi people used at least three explanatory models to explain and respond to the outbreak; indigenous epidemic control measures were often implemented and consistent with those being promoted by healthcare workers; and some cultural practices amplified the outbreak (e.g., burial practices). However, most persons were willing to modify and work with national and international healthcare workers.
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- Authors
- Hewlett, B. S., & Amola, R. P.
- Venue
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2003-10
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 10
- Pages
- 1242-1248
- ISSN
- 1080-6040 (ISSN-L)
- 1080-6059
- OpenAlex
- W2157616407
- Cited by
- 286
- References
- 0
- FWCI
- 0.82
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
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