Ebola virus disease-related stigma among survivors declined in Liberia over an 18-month, post-outbreak period: An observational cohort study.

J Daniel KellySheri D WeiserBarthalomew WilsonJoseph B CooperMeekie GlayweonMichael C SnellerClara DrewWayne T StewardCavan ReillyKumblytee JohnsonMosoka P Fallah

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2019)

Our data suggest that EVD-related stigma was much lower more than a year after active Ebola transmission ended in Liberia. Among survivors who screened negative for stigma, additional probing may be considered based on age, education, and referral to care.

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