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Social resistance drives persistent transmission of Ebola virus disease in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: A mixed-methods study

Masumbuko ClaudeK, Underschultz J,Hawkes MT (2019) CC

PLoSONE 14(9):e0223104.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223104. The survey centering on reasons behind community resistance was conducted in Butembo in November during a time of Ebola transmission. A researcher from Catholic University of Graben in Butembo and collaborators at the University of Alberta in Edmonton published their findings on Sep 26 in PLOS One. To spark focus group discussions, the researchers used an 18-item questionnaire based on similar ones used during West Africa's outbreak in Guinea, where community resistance and episodes of violence also complicated the outbreak response. Participants were a convenience sample of 670 adults from the region who were recruited by medical students at Catholic University of Graben. Those surveyed included clinicians, community members, and displaced persons.

Tags: social resistance, mistrust, ebola, outbreak, community level, communication,

Source: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/articl

Il faut qu’on parle

Translators without Borders (2019) CC

La communication efficace sur les risques liés au virus Ebola nécessite à la fois du respect et de la transparence et demeure plus vitale que jamais.

Tags: communication, Ebola, outbreak, outbreak management, risk communication, community, Social Mobilization, assesment,

Source: https://translatorswithoutborders.org/wp

We need to talk

Translators without Borders (2019) CC

Effective Ebola risk communication requires respect and transparency and remains as vital as ever. An assessment of changing communication needs and preferences in Beni, North Kivu. In the second year of the current Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), people at risk still don’t have clear answers to their questions about the disease in a language they understand. Many local health communicators are themselves confused about the disease prevention and treatment measures they promote. The language, content, and form of communication about Ebola affect how far people understand, trust and act upon it

Tags: Ebola, outbreak prevention, communication, risk communication, community,

Source: https://translatorswithoutborders.org/as

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS) (2018) C_WHO

La communication sur les risques est un aspect à part entière des interventions d’urgence. Il s’agit de l’échange en temps réel d’informations, de conseils et d’avis entre les experts, les responsables communautaires, les décideurs politiques et les populations en situation de risque. Lors d’une épidémie, d’une pandémie, d’une crise humanitaire ou d’une catastrophe naturelle, une communication sur les risques efficace permet aux populations les plus exposées de comprendre les comportements à adopter pour se protéger. Ainsi, les autorités et les experts peuvent être à l’écoute des inquiétudes et des besoins, chercher à y répondre et faire en sorte que leurs conseils soient pertinents, fiables et recevable

Tags: risk communication, communication du risque, crise humanitaire, humanitarian crisis, guideline,

Source: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handl

Risk Communication and Community Engagement Preparedness and Readiness Framework: Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of Congo in North Kivu

World Health Organization WHO; UNICEF; IFRC, et al. (2018) CC

Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) is an essential part of any disease outbreak response. Risk communication in the context of an Ebola outbreak refers to real time exchange of information, opinion and advice between frontline responders and people who are faced with the threat of Ebola to their survival, health, economic or social wellbeing. Community engagement refers to mutual partnership between Ebola response teams and individuals or communities in affected areas, whereby community stakeholders have ownership in controlling the spread of the outbreak. It is intended to be used to guide RCCE work which is central to stopping the outbreak and preventing its further amplification. Unlike other areas of response, RCCE draws heavily on volunteers, frontline personnel and on people without prior training in this area. As such, the document provides basic background information, scopes the socio-economic and cultural aspects (that are known at the time of publication), and provides the latest evidence-based advice and approache

Tags: community mobilization, preparedness, ebola, nord-kivu, communication, risk communication,

Source: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handl

Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) (2018) C_WHO

Ce document a été élaboré par le Programme des urgences sanitaires de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé comme ressource pour la réponse à la flambée du virus d'Ebola (Ebola) en République démocratique du Congo en mai 2018. Ce document est destiné à guider le travail de communication des risques et d'engagement communautaire (CREC) qui est essentiel pour stopper la flambée et prévenir son amplification. Contrairement à d'autres domaines d'intervention, la CREC fait largement appel aux bénévoles, au personnel de première ligne et aux personnes qui n'ont pas reçu de formation préalable dans ce domaine. En tant que tel, le document fournit des informations de base, couvre les aspects socio-économiques et culturels (qui sont connus au moment de la publication), et fournit les derniers conseils et approches fondés sur des données probantes basés sur les Directives de l'OMS : Communiquer les risques dans les situations d'urgence en santé publique, 2018

Tags: DRC, DR Congo, RDC, RD Congo, risk communication, community engagement, Ebola, communication du risque, engagement communautaire,

Source: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handl

Risk Communication and Community Engagement Considerations: Ebola Response in Democratic Republic of the Congo

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO

Overview: Risk communication and community engagement are essential for any disease outbreak response. This is particularly critical during outbreaks of Ebola which may create fear in the public and frontline responders alike due to severe presentation of symptoms, misunderstanding of the causes of illness and high fatality rates. This document outlines some of the key considerations for risk communication and community engagement response to Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ebola outbreaks have been associated with misinformation and false rumours. In the context of RCCE, rumours refer to unsubstantiated information, claims or beliefs about what is causing the disease or how it can be treated/cured. If not proactively addressed in culturally appropriate ways, misinformation and rumours can lead to the further rapid spread of the disease and unnecessary deaths, severe disease, suffering, and societal and economic loss. The publication includes a 'Rumour Tracking Tool' (Annex II)

Tags: risk communication, ebola, DRC, outbreak, Outbreak Control, outbreak management, misinformation, rumours, Cultural Issues, cultural beliefs,

Source: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handl

Social and Behavior Change Communication for Emergency Preparedness Implementation Kit

Amrita Gill-Bailey, Kathryn Bertram, Uttara Bharath et al. Johns Hopkins University and US Agency for International Development (USAID) (2017) C1

Each unit builds on the one prior, and they all combine to provide key information for developing an SBCC strategy. It is not essential, however, to work through the I-Kit from start to finish. Users can choose to focus on specific aspects for which they need support in their emergency communication response. The nine units and corresponding worksheets are outlined in the I-Kit Site Navigator

Tags: disaster outbreaks, Disaster Preparedness, communication, communities, Social Mobilization,

Source: http://sbccimplementationkits.org/sbcc-i

Learning from the Ebola Response in cities: Communication and engagement

Campbell, L.; and L.M.Morel ALNAP (2017) C1

Tags: Lessons learned, communication, community level, community engagement, Ebola, ebola response, self-mobilisation, community mobilization, intercultural Communication, Cultural Issues,

Source: http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int

Social Mobilization Lessons Learned: The Ebola Response in Liberia

USAID; Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (2017) C1

Tags: Ebola, Lessons learned, Social Mobilization, community level, community workers, community mobilization, communication,

Source: http://healthcommcapacity.org/wp-content

	Social resistance drives persistent transmission of Ebola virus disease in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: A mixed-methods study Masumbuko ClaudeK, Underschultz J,Hawkes MT (2019) CC Open external link (125) Add to my MEDBOX PLoSONE 14(9):e0223104.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223104. The survey centering on reasons behind community resistance was conducted in Butembo in November during a time of Ebola transmission. A researcher from Catholic University of Graben in Butembo and collaborators at the University of Alberta in Edmonton published their findings on Sep 26 in PLOS One. To spark focus group discussions, the researchers used an 18-item questionnaire based on similar ones used during West Africa's outbreak in Guinea, where community resistance and episodes of violence also complicated the outbreak response. Participants were a convenience sample of 670 adults from the region who were recruited by medical students at Catholic University of Graben. Those surveyed included clinicians, community members, and displaced persons. Tags: social resistance, mistrust, ebola, outbreak, community level, communication, Source: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/articl
	Il faut qu’on parle Translators without Borders (2019) CC View PDF(3) Download (2) Add to my MEDBOX La communication efficace sur les risques liés au virus Ebola nécessite à la fois du respect et de la transparence et demeure plus vitale que jamais. Tags: communication, Ebola, outbreak, outbreak management, risk communication, community, Social Mobilization, assesment, Source: https://translatorswithoutborders.org/wp
	We need to talk Translators without Borders (2019) CC View PDF(3) Download (3) Add to my MEDBOX Effective Ebola risk communication requires respect and transparency and remains as vital as ever. An assessment of changing communication needs and preferences in Beni, North Kivu. In the second year of the current Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), people at risk still don’t have clear answers to their questions about the disease in a language they understand. Many local health communicators are themselves confused about the disease prevention and treatment measures they promote. The language, content, and form of communication about Ebola affect how far people understand, trust and act upon it Tags: Ebola, outbreak prevention, communication, risk communication, community, Source: https://translatorswithoutborders.org/as
	Communication du risque pendant les urgences sanitaires Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS) (2018) C_WHO View PDF(1263) Download (566) Add to my MEDBOX La communication sur les risques est un aspect à part entière des interventions d’urgence. Il s’agit de l’échange en temps réel d’informations, de conseils et d’avis entre les experts, les responsables communautaires, les décideurs politiques et les populations en situation de risque. Lors d’une épidémie, d’une pandémie, d’une crise humanitaire ou d’une catastrophe naturelle, une communication sur les risques efficace permet aux populations les plus exposées de comprendre les comportements à adopter pour se protéger. Ainsi, les autorités et les experts peuvent être à l’écoute des inquiétudes et des besoins, chercher à y répondre et faire en sorte que leurs conseils soient pertinents, fiables et recevable Tags: risk communication, communication du risque, crise humanitaire, humanitarian crisis, guideline, Source: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handl
	Risk Communication and Community Engagement Preparedness and Readiness Framework: Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of Congo in North Kivu World Health Organization WHO; UNICEF; IFRC, et al. (2018) CC View PDF(1018) Download (223) Add to my MEDBOX Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) is an essential part of any disease outbreak response. Risk communication in the context of an Ebola outbreak refers to real time exchange of information, opinion and advice between frontline responders and people who are faced with the threat of Ebola to their survival, health, economic or social wellbeing. Community engagement refers to mutual partnership between Ebola response teams and individuals or communities in affected areas, whereby community stakeholders have ownership in controlling the spread of the outbreak. It is intended to be used to guide RCCE work which is central to stopping the outbreak and preventing its further amplification. Unlike other areas of response, RCCE draws heavily on volunteers, frontline personnel and on people without prior training in this area. As such, the document provides basic background information, scopes the socio-economic and cultural aspects (that are known at the time of publication), and provides the latest evidence-based advice and approache Tags: community mobilization, preparedness, ebola, nord-kivu, communication, risk communication, Source: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handl
	Considérations relatives à la communication des risques et à l'engagement communautaire (CREC) : Réponse d'Ebola en République démocratique du Congo Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) (2018) C_WHO View PDF(1103) Download (224) Add to my MEDBOX Ce document a été élaboré par le Programme des urgences sanitaires de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé comme ressource pour la réponse à la flambée du virus d'Ebola (Ebola) en République démocratique du Congo en mai 2018. Ce document est destiné à guider le travail de communication des risques et d'engagement communautaire (CREC) qui est essentiel pour stopper la flambée et prévenir son amplification. Contrairement à d'autres domaines d'intervention, la CREC fait largement appel aux bénévoles, au personnel de première ligne et aux personnes qui n'ont pas reçu de formation préalable dans ce domaine. En tant que tel, le document fournit des informations de base, couvre les aspects socio-économiques et culturels (qui sont connus au moment de la publication), et fournit les derniers conseils et approches fondés sur des données probantes basés sur les Directives de l'OMS : Communiquer les risques dans les situations d'urgence en santé publique, 2018 Tags: DRC, DR Congo, RDC, RD Congo, risk communication, community engagement, Ebola, communication du risque, engagement communautaire, Source: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handl
	Risk Communication and Community Engagement Considerations: Ebola Response in Democratic Republic of the Congo World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO View PDF(748) Download (213) Add to my MEDBOX Overview: Risk communication and community engagement are essential for any disease outbreak response. This is particularly critical during outbreaks of Ebola which may create fear in the public and frontline responders alike due to severe presentation of symptoms, misunderstanding of the causes of illness and high fatality rates. This document outlines some of the key considerations for risk communication and community engagement response to Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ebola outbreaks have been associated with misinformation and false rumours. In the context of RCCE, rumours refer to unsubstantiated information, claims or beliefs about what is causing the disease or how it can be treated/cured. If not proactively addressed in culturally appropriate ways, misinformation and rumours can lead to the further rapid spread of the disease and unnecessary deaths, severe disease, suffering, and societal and economic loss. The publication includes a 'Rumour Tracking Tool' (Annex II) Tags: risk communication, ebola, DRC, outbreak, Outbreak Control, outbreak management, misinformation, rumours, Cultural Issues, cultural beliefs, Source: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handl
	Social and Behavior Change Communication for Emergency Preparedness Implementation Kit Amrita Gill-Bailey, Kathryn Bertram, Uttara Bharath et al. Johns Hopkins University and US Agency for International Development (USAID) (2017) C1 View PDF(1786) Download (936) Add to my MEDBOX Each unit builds on the one prior, and they all combine to provide key information for developing an SBCC strategy. It is not essential, however, to work through the I-Kit from start to finish. Users can choose to focus on specific aspects for which they need support in their emergency communication response. The nine units and corresponding worksheets are outlined in the I-Kit Site Navigator Tags: disaster outbreaks, Disaster Preparedness, communication, communities, Social Mobilization, Source: http://sbccimplementationkits.org/sbcc-i
	Learning from the Ebola Response in cities: Communication and engagement Campbell, L.; and L.M.Morel ALNAP (2017) C1 View PDF(1987) Download (615) Add to my MEDBOX Tags: Lessons learned, communication, community level, community engagement, Ebola, ebola response, self-mobilisation, community mobilization, intercultural Communication, Cultural Issues, Source: http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int
	Social Mobilization Lessons Learned: The Ebola Response in Liberia USAID; Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (2017) C1 View PDF(2499) Download (1516) Add to my MEDBOX Tags: Ebola, Lessons learned, Social Mobilization, community level, community workers, community mobilization, communication, Source: http://healthcommcapacity.org/wp-content

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