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  3. Community Involvement In Response To Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic In North Kivu And Ituri, Democratic Republic Of Congo: A Mixed-methods Study.
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Community Involvement in Response to Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic in North Kivu and Ituri, Democratic Republic of

Tieman Diarra1, Joseph Okeibunor2, Bailo Diallo2

  • 1Independent Consultant, Mali.

Journal of Immunological Sciences
|February 9, 2024

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Community members in the Democratic Republic of Congo actively participated in Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) response, primarily through information dissemination. They desired greater involvement to enhance public health interventions.

Keywords:
AwarenessCapacity buildingCommunityCommunity leaderCommunity membersEbola virus diseaseInformationInvolvementParticipation

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Community Engagement

Background:

  • Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks pose significant public health challenges.
  • Effective response requires understanding community involvement in affected regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate community member involvement in the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemic response.
  • To identify factors influencing community participation in North Kivu and Ituri provinces.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study utilizing mixed methods: questionnaire surveys (n=800) and qualitative inquiry (focus group discussions, in-depth interviews).
  • Diverse community segments interviewed, including leaders, survivors, and various age/gender groups.

Main Results:

  • The epidemic disproportionately affected urban areas (79.2%) compared to rural areas (20.8%).
  • Community members were primarily involved in information dissemination.
  • Qualitative data indicated a desire for deeper engagement, suggesting potential for greater contribution.

Conclusions:

  • Community involvement is crucial for effective public health event response.
  • Findings offer insights for optimizing future public health interventions and response strategies globally.