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Lassa Social Behavior Change Formative Research Report

This report summarizes research findings on social norms and behaviors that affect or influence Lassa virus spillover risks in Kenema District, Sierra Leone, including local practices, beliefs, and social norms; populations and groups at high risk for Lassa spillover; traditional cultural norms, beliefs, and practices that influence spillover risk; and trusted sources of information.

Lassa Social Behavior Change Formative Research Report (PDF, 818.6 KB)
Thumbnail of report cover, with a traditional grain storage unit made from natural materials, with wooden poles supporting a thatched roof. Several containers and items are placed underneath the structure. In the background, there is a group of people sitting under another shaded area, dressed in casual clothing.