Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2016
Description
This article analyzes data collected from Liberian women afflicted by the Ebola virus disease, survivors of the virus and noninfected persons living in Ebola-affected homes. This research is one of the first statistical analyses examining factors diminishing quality of life: negative experiences, stigma, and psychosocial symptoms among females affected by the virus after the outbreak. The research presents a thorough literature review, including research related to other infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, to inform the gap in studies on Ebola’s effects on quality of life. Women who are Ebola virus disease survivors demonstrate significant differences in stigma and psychosocial stress when compared to their female peers. This article attempts to broaden understanding of the conditions and mental health of women affected by Ebola.
Citation Information
Hanson, Jessi; Decosimo, Alexis; and Quinn, Megan. 2016. Diminished Quality of Life among Women affected by Ebola. Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences. Vol.10 https://doi.org/10.5590/JSBHS.2016.10.1.11
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