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- Title
Extending the "Social": Anthropological Contributions to the Study of Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers.
- Authors
Brown, Hannah; Kelly, Ann H.; Marí Sáez, Almudena; Fichet-Calvet, Elisabeth; Ansumana, Rashid; Bonwitt, Jesse; Magassouba, N'Faly; Sahr, Foday; Borchert, Matthias
- Abstract
This article discusses the potential contributions of anthropology to the study of viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs), such as Lassa fever and Ebola Virus Disease. The authors argue that while anthropologists have already made important contributions to understanding local beliefs and practices related to VHF transmission, there is a need for a broader understanding of the social factors involved. They suggest that anthropological research should focus on the social relationships between humans, animals, and objects, as well as the material and symbolic dimensions of domestic spaces. This expanded understanding of the "social" could provide valuable insights for improving interventions to reduce VHF transmission and make them more acceptable to affected communities.
- Subjects
HEMORRHAGIC fever; EBOLA virus disease; LASSA fever; DOMESTIC space; SOCIAL factors
- Publication
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015, Vol 9, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
1935-2727
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pntd.0003651