Infection control during filoviral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks: preferences of community members and health workers in Masindi, Uganda.
Raabe, Vanessa N;
Mutyaba, Imaam;
Roddy, Paul;
Lutwama, Julius J;
Geissler, Wenzel;
Borchert, Matthias;
(2009)
Infection control during filoviral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks: preferences of community members and health workers in Masindi, Uganda.
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 104 (1).
pp. 48-50.
ISSN 0035-9203
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trstmh.2009.07.011
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Interviews were conducted with health workers and community members in Masindi, Uganda on improving the acceptability of infection control measures used during an Ebola outbreak. Measures that promote cultural sensitivity and transparency of control activities were preferred and should be employed in future control efforts. We suggest assessing the practicality of body bags with viewing windows, and face shields with or without chin protectors, in future outbreaks.