Community perspectives regarding preparedness, response and prevention of ebola virus disease amidst COVID-19 pandemic, an exploratory descriptive qualitative study using a community engagement approach in Mbale City.

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dc.contributor.authorKagoya, Enid Kawala
dc.contributor.authorNsubuga, Allan G.
dc.contributor.authorEwing, Helen
dc.contributor.authorAtuhairwe, Irene
dc.contributor.authorIjangolet, Esther
dc.contributor.authorOtim, Eric
dc.contributor.authorRonald, Kibuuka
dc.contributor.authorJesca, Atugonza
dc.contributor.authorOkello, Francis
dc.contributor.authorNakattudde, Prossy
dc.contributor.authorNyangoma, Faith
dc.contributor.authorNamara, Racheal
dc.contributor.authorNakabaale, Mark
dc.contributor.authorNakawuka, Betty
dc.contributor.authorNakawuki, Ashley
dc.contributor.authorKizito, Prisca
dc.contributor.authorWaako, Paul
dc.contributor.authorWandabwa, Julius
dc.contributor.authorMakoko, Tonny Brian
dc.contributor.authorMusaba, Milton
dc.contributor.authorAhaisibwe, Bonaventure
dc.contributor.authorBarugahare, Banson
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-17T09:33:40Z
dc.date.available2026-07-17T09:33:40Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionResearch article
dc.description.abstractBackground: Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a rare and deadly infectious hemorrhagic fever disease. Four of the 6 known Ebola virus species can cause human disease. Since 1976, EVD outbreaks have been recorded sporadically in East, Central, and West Africa. Uganda has experienced 6 documented outbreaks of EVD since 2000 that can be attributed to 3 species of Ebola viruses (Zaire, Sudan, and Bundibugyo). Despite substantial advances in clinical management, the case fatality ratio for EVD remains high, reaching more than 60% for the Zaire Ebola virus in 2018–2020. Methods. The study followed a descriptive qualitative study design. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire with both closed and open-ended questions. Data were analysed using ATLAS Pro. Results: Our results illustrate the lack of health education in the community among the different categories of people and this comes from an emic perspective. We identified 4 high-level themes and 19 subthemes, (1) Knowledge of Ebola Virus Disease, (2) Prevention of EVD in the community, (3) Preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease, and (4) Community response to Ebola Virus Disease and the final thematic area (4) which included giving first aid, using traditional medicines, and approaching a health facility among others. Conclusions: With all the available information about the previous outbreaks in Uganda, it is surprising that less effort was made this time round to take local sensibilities and culture into account among other social factors contributing to the poor practices of masses toward the EVD, preparedness, prevention, and response. Keywords: Ebola Virus Disease, Preparedness, Response and Prevention, Community Engagement
dc.description.sponsorshipBusitema University
dc.identifier.citationKagoya, E. K., Nsubuga, A. G., Ewing, H., Atuhairwe, I., Ijangolet, E., Otim, E., Ronald, K., Jesca, A., Okibure, A., Okello, F., Nakattudde, P., Nyangoma, F., Namara, R., Nakabaale, M., Nakawuka, B., Nakawuki, A., Kizito, P., Waako, P., Wandabwa, J., . . . Barugahare, B. (2024). Community perspectives regarding preparedness, response and prevention of Ebola Virus Disease amidst COVID-19 pandemic, an exploratory descriptive qualitative study using a community engagement approach in Mbale City. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-5390476/v1
dc.identifier.urihttps://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/7997
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherResearch Square
dc.titleCommunity perspectives regarding preparedness, response and prevention of ebola virus disease amidst COVID-19 pandemic, an exploratory descriptive qualitative study using a community engagement approach in Mbale City.
dc.typeArticle
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