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ArticleBMC public health2024

"If I die for touching him, let me die": a rapid ethnographic assessment of cultural practices and Ebola transmission in high-risk border regions of Tanzania.

Priscilla Kusena, Emmy Metta, Hussein Mohamed, Deodatus Kakoko, Tumaini Nyamhanga, Shalini Bahuguna, Nathanael Sirili, Jonas Kinanda, Awet Araya, Alice Mwiru and 10 more

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Priscilla KusenaUNICEF, Plot 133 Karume Road, Oyster Bay, P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. pkusena@unicef.org.
Emmy MettaDepartment of Behavioral Science, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. Box 65015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Hussein MohamedDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. Box 65015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Deodatus KakokoDepartment of Behavioral Science, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. Box 65015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Tumaini NyamhangaDepatment of Development Studies, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. Box 65015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Shalini BahugunaUNICEF, Plot 133 Karume Road, Oyster Bay, P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Nathanael SiriliDepatment of Development Studies, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. Box 65015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Jonas KinandaDepartment of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. Box 35043, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Awet ArayaUNICEF, Plot 133 Karume Road, Oyster Bay, P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Alice MwiruUNICEF, Plot 133 Karume Road, Oyster Bay, P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Stanley MagesaUNICEF, Plot 133 Karume Road, Oyster Bay, P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Lulu MakeneUNICEF, Plot 133 Karume Road, Oyster Bay, P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Allan RwechunguraUNICEF, Plot 133 Karume Road, Oyster Bay, P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Fatimata B KirakoyaUNICEF, Plot 133 Karume Road, Oyster Bay, P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Jaliath RangiWHO, Luthuli Street, P.O. Box 9292, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Neema KileoWHO, Luthuli Street, P.O. Box 9292, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Jerry MlembwaWHO, Luthuli Street, P.O. Box 9292, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Method KazauraDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. Box 65015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Chipole MpelembePresident's Office - Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), Government City- Mtumba, TAMISEMI Street, P.O. Box 1923, Dodoma, 41185, Tanzania.
Gasto FrumenceDepatment of Development Studies, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. Box 65015, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEbola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare but contagious disease caused by Ebola Virus (EBOV). The first Ebola outbreaks were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before subsequent reported cases in Western and East African countries, including Uganda, which borders Tanzania. Proximity to EVD-infected countries raises the prospect of cross-border transmission, raising alarm in Tanzania. This study aimed to explore the cultural practices likely to prevent or escalate EVD transmission in the event of its outbreak in the country.

methodsThis rapid ethnographic assessment employed observation, interviews, and focus group discussions to collect data from people with diverse characteristics in five regions of Tanzania Mainland namely, Kagera, Kigoma, Mwanza and Songwe regions and Zanzibar Island. The qualitative data was then subjected to thematic analysis.

findingsCultural practices may escalate the transmission of EVD and hinder its prevention and control. These cultural practices include caring sick people at home, confirmation of death, mourning, and body preparation for burial. Communal life, ceremonies, and social gatherings were other aspects observed to have the potential for compounding EVD transmission and hindering its containment in case of an outbreak.

conclusionCultural practices may escalate EVD transmission as identified in the study settings. As such, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) activities should be interventionist in transforming cultural practices that may escalate the spread of EVD as part of preparedness, prevention, and control efforts in the event of an outbreak.

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Anthropology, CulturalDisease OutbreaksFocus GroupsHemorrhagic Fever, EbolaAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchTanzaniaYoung AdultCultural practicesEbola outbreakEbola virus diseaseRisk regionsTanzaniaTransmission

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