Cultural Contexts of Ebola in Northern Uganda
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23322104 |
|---|---|
| Authors | B Hewlett (0000-0002-9243-1355, Washington State University Vancouver, corresponding author), Barry S Hewlett (Washington State University, Vancouver, Washington, USA), Richard P Amola (Ministry of Health, Adjumani, Uganda) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1242-1248 |
| Publication date | 2003-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Emerging infectious diseases (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1080-6040 • E-ISSN: 1080-6059 |
| Publisher | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.3201/eid0910.020493 |
| PMID | 14609458 |
| PMCID | PMC3033100 |
| OpenAlex | W2157616407 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 69 |
| References cited | 3 |
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.
Biology · Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever · Ebola virus · Geography · Health care · Indigenous · Outbreak · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Work (physics) · Ecology · Hepatitis B Virus Studies · Law · Medicine · Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research · Viral Infections and Vectors · Virology
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| Unique citing works | 69 |
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| Citations per year | 3,29 |
| Citation span | 2005 - 2026 (22) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 63 |