Social and behavioural sciences (mixed methods studies) for the Ebola response in DRC
Organization/Institution
UNICEF-WHO-MOH-CDC (under the Cellule Analyses Sciences Sociale - CASS)
Country of Study
DRC
Location of Study
North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri, especially Butembo, Beni, Katwa, Bunia, Mangina, Mandima.
Type of Study
North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri, especially Butembo, Beni, Katwa, Bunia, Mangina, Mandima.
Methodology
Mixed methods (depending on the study) including: 1) Qualitative studies (focus groups, KII, observation, as well as behaviour mapping/ barrier & enabler mapping / rating and scaling); and 2) Quantitative studies (questionnaires anlaysed with SPSS/ Marketsight and collected on tablets using Magpi).
Key Focus of Study
To better understand context and community behaviours in order to inform the Ebola response as well as to influence the new pillar 3 response plans and structures.
Key Stakeholders
All community members and specific groups which may include women/ youth/ health workers/ general population
Sample size
Depends on the study
Timeframe
Ongoing since October 2018
Funding Institution
UNICEF/WHO/CDC
Date when findings can be shared
All data is available online on the CASS google drive. Contact the project team to request access.
Status
In progress
For more info, contact
Simone Carter (Social Sciences Manager- UNICEF Ebola)
scarter@unicef.org
Dr. Julienne Anoko (Social Anthropologist – WHO)
ngoundoungj@who.int
