Community Perspectives about Ebola in Bong, Lofa and Montserrado Counties of Liberia: Results of a Qualitative Study

This study aimed to assess differences in community perceptions about, and in response to, Ebola in three counties: Lofa, Bong and Monteserrado.

• What are the attitudes, community norms and practices that are related to Ebola?
• How do these attitudes, norms and practices vary within and across study counties?
• How have these attitudes, norms and practices changed over time?
• What factors were responsible for changes in attitudes, norms and practices over time?
• Which groups of people in the community continue to be most affected by Ebola and what are the reasons for their higher vulnerability?
• What are community perspectives on community readiness, collective efficacy and community resources to take appropriate actions related to Ebola prevention, care and treatment (including safe disposal of corpses)?
• How does the community relate to individuals who have recovered from Ebola and their families?

Community Perspectives about Ebola in Bong, Lofa and Montserrado Counties of Liberia: Results of a Qualitative Study