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Strengthening Community Linkages to Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Outbreak Preparedness in Uganda

Organization/Institution

Makerere University/Uganda Ministry of Health/UNICEF

Country of Study

Uganda

Location of Study

Kisoro, Rukungiri, Kasese, Ntoroko, Hoima, Kabarole, Arua, Pakwach, Wakiso, Luweero Districts (Western and Central Uganda)

Type of Study

Rapid Response Ethnography

Methodology

Rapid Response Ethnography (participant observation, key informant interviews, focus group discussions)

Key Focus of Study

Describe social, cultural context of health-seeking and preventive behaviors that may impact EVD preparedness to inform EVD preparedness planning focusing on high-risk districts

Key Stakeholders

UNICEF, Ugandan Ministry of Health, District Health Officials, Local district communities

Sample size

225

Timeframe

15 February - 30 March 2019

Funding Institution

UNICEF

Date when findings can be shared

31 May 2019

Status

Planned

For more info, contact

dmk28@case.edu