This is one of seven Medical Peace Work cases.
HIV & AIDS Treatment in Practice No. 188
The Impact of the Zika Outbreak on Women and Girls in Northeastern Brazil
This paper showed a large positive correlation coefficient between psychosocial health problems and dysfunctional abilities among rural community members
Oral Health and Dental Services
DHS Working Papers No. 123
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).
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Nature Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-021-01283-z
Systematic screening for active tuberculosis: an operational guide.