Increasing Ebola transmission behaviors 6 months post-vaccination: Comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated populations near 2018 Mbandaka Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
CONCLUSION: A net increase in activities considered high risk was observed in both groups despite significant efforts to inform the population of risky behaviors. The absence of a reduction in transmission behavior post-outbreak should be considered for improving future behavior change campaigns in order to prevent recurrent outbreaks.PMID:34799143 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.10.071
Source: Vaccine - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Nicole A Hoff Anna Bratcher Patrick Mukadi Steve Ahuka Michel Kabamba Kamy Musene Megan Halbrook Camille Dzogong Guillaume Ngoie Mwamba Placide Mbala J Daniel Kelly Jean Paul Kompany Merly Tambu Didine Kaba Benoit Kebela-Ilunga Jean Jacque Muyemebe-Tamfum Source Type: research