Cross-sectional study of mental health and sexual behaviours for Ebola Survivors in Beni, Butembo and Katwa health zones of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Lynn Lieberman LawryNancy Stroupe KannappanCovadonga CanteliWilliam ClemmerPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
The new outbreaks in both Guinea and DRC show Ebola remains in semen longer than previously known. Understanding and addressing condom non-use and updating condom use guidelines are necessary to protect against future Ebola outbreaks, especially among sexual partners who did not have similar access to health information regarding sexual transmission of Ebola. Mental health treatment and decreasing stigma in Ebola areas is a priority.