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Key Points Question Are gender differences in Ebola virus disease (EVD)–related information, knowledge, and perceptions associated with differences in protective behaviors? Findings This survey study of 1395 randomly selected adults… Click to show full abstract
Key Points Question Are gender differences in Ebola virus disease (EVD)–related information, knowledge, and perceptions associated with differences in protective behaviors? Findings This survey study of 1395 randomly selected adults in Ebola-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo found that significant gender differences in preventive behavioral outcomes were mediated by gender differences in EVD knowledge and belief in rumors. Meaning This study’s findings suggest that addressing gender differences in access to preventive and protective measures of information, communication messaging, and community engagement could enhance the effectiveness of outbreak control interventions.
Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2022
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