The factors affecting household transmission dynamics and community compliance with Ebola control measures: a mixed-methods study in a rural village in Sierra Leone
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Caleo, GDuncombe, J
Jephcott, F
Lokuge, K
Mills, C
Looijen, E
Theoharaki, F
Kremer, R
Kleijer, K
Squire, J
Lamin, M
Stringer, B
Weiss, HA
Culli, D
Di Tanna, GL
Greig, J
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2018-02-13Submitted date
2018-02-22
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BMC Public HealthAbstract
Little is understood of Ebola virus disease (EVD) transmission dynamics and community compliance with control measures over time. Understanding these interactions is essential if interventions are to be effective in future outbreaks. We conducted a mixed-methods study to explore these factors in a rural village that experienced sustained EVD transmission in Kailahun District, Sierra Leone.Publisher
BioMed CentralPubMed ID
29439682Language
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1471-2458ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1186/s12889-018-5158-6
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