Cholera in the Time of Minustah
Experiences of Community Members Affected by Cholera in Haiti
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15475013 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Susan A Bartel (0000-0003-2782-3480, Queen's University, corresponding author), Georgia Fraulin (0000-0002-5139-093X, Queen's University), Stéphanie Etienne (Gheskio Centers), Sandra C Wisner (Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti), Sabine Lee (0000-0002-4803-298X, University of Birmingham) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 4974-4974 |
| Publication date | 2022-04-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph19094974 |
| PMID | 35564369 |
| OpenAlex | W4226292192 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 10 |
In 2010, Haiti experienced one of the deadliest cholera outbreaks of the 21st century. United Nations (UN) peacekeepers are widely believed to have introduced cholera, and the UN has formally apologized to Haitians and accepted responsibility. The current analysis examines how Haitian community members experienced the epidemic and documents their attitudes around accountability. Using SenseMaker, Haitian research assistants collected micronarratives surrounding 10 UN bases in Haiti. Seventy-seven cholera-focused micronarratives were selected for a qualitative thematic analysis. The five following major themes were identified: (1) Cholera cases and deaths; (2) Accessing care and services; (3) Protests and riots against the UN; (4) Compensation; and (5) Anti-colonialism. Findings highlight fear, frustration, anger, and the devastating impact that cholera had on families and communities, which was sometimes compounded by an inability to access life-saving medical care. Most participants believed that the UN should compensate cholera victims through direct financial assistance but there was significant misinformation about the UN's response. In conclusion, Haiti's cholera victims and their families deserve transparent communication and appropriate remedies from the UN. To rebuild trust in the UN and foreign aid, adequate remedies must be provided in consultation with victims
Biology · Cholera · Cholera vaccine · Environmental health · Geography · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Vibrio cholerae · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Medicine · Travel-related health issues · Vibrio bacteria research studies · Virology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 1,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |