Factors Associated to the Resurgence of Ebola Virus Disease within the Population in Beni Health Zone 2025
Abstract:
The second largest Ebola outbreak recorded
worldwide was reported on August 1, 2018, and declared over on June 25, 2020. A
total of 3470 cases were reported, including 3317 confirmed and 153 probable
cases. There were 2287 deaths, including 2134 among confirmed cases and 153
among probable cases. The epidemic lasted two years, and the ongoing conflict
made its management particularly challenging. Despite progress, the epidemic
continues to resurface in neighboring countries, provinces, and health zones
within the Beni Health Zone. Our study is descriptive and correlational, with a
quantitative approach, as we described the relationship between household
knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Ebola. Investigators, under close
supervision, collected data through direct interviews for the quantitative
data, based on a questionnaire administered to households. The results of the
analysis confirm that the factors associated with the resurgence of Ebola virus
disease (EVD) in the population of Beni Health Zone are linked to the following
sociodemographic factors: the respondent's sex : OR: 6.367 [1.664; 24.364] and
(p=0.007<0.05); OR: 2.770 [1.190; 6.448]; and the level of education: OR:
3.798 [1.597; 54.902] and (p=0.013<0.05). The application of best prevention
practices will help prevent the resurgence of EVD in Beni Health Zone.
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