Ebola control has threatened the world health security due to increase number of victims across the globe with Africa topping the list. It presents numerous challenges in its management both locally and globally. Some of the challenges in managing the epidemic gets noted on the fear and the tension which the victims suffer immediately; they realize they are affected. The situation makes difficult the administration of palliative care to the patient. One Hilde De Clerck who is an MSF doctor mentioned that at the time, the patient gets terrified, comforting them becomes difficult (Chowell, Gerardo, and James, 2). People also isolates themselves from them, and they remain withdrawn. The situation interferes with the emotional composure of the doctors who forms part of the management team. They get emotionally intense thus may not perform their duties as required. [...]
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Containment of an Epidemic
- Challenges in Containing an Epidemic
- Fear and Tension
- Convincing Family Members
- High Mortality Rate
- High Population Density
- Inadequate Training and Suppliers
- Inadequate Transportation and Communication
- Lack of Financial Assistance
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research project focuses on the challenges encountered in containing an epidemic, specifically using the Ebola outbreak as a case study. The primary goal is to identify and analyze the key factors that impede effective epidemic control.
- The impact of fear and tension on both patients and healthcare workers
- The difficulty in convincing affected individuals and their families to seek medical attention
- The high mortality rate associated with Ebola and its effect on containment efforts
- The challenges posed by high population density in epidemic control
- The importance of adequate training, resources, transportation, communication, and financial assistance
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The text examines the challenges of containing an epidemic, using the Ebola outbreak as a primary example. It delves into the psychological impact of the disease, highlighting the fear and tension experienced by both patients and healthcare workers. The paper also explores the difficulties in persuading individuals and their families to seek medical treatment, noting the reluctance due to cultural beliefs and mistrust of medical intervention. Additionally, the text emphasizes the role of high mortality rates and population density in hindering containment efforts. The author further discusses the importance of adequate training and resources, including medical supplies, transportation, communication networks, and financial support.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The text focuses on key concepts related to epidemic containment, including the Ebola virus, fear and tension, public health, medical intervention, mortality rates, population density, training, resources, transportation, communication networks, and financial assistance. These keywords highlight the crucial aspects of managing and controlling outbreaks.
- Quote paper
- Doctor Alfhonce Michael (Author), 2015, Ebola. Containment of an Epidemic, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/373292
