The Impact of Social Support on Ebola Survivors

Despite over 28,000 reported cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the recent outbreak in West Africa, we are only beginning to trace the complex biosocial processes that have promoted its spread. Important questions remain, in particular the effects of clinical sequelae, loss of family and livelihood, and other psychosocial burdens on survivors. In this seminar, we will present our findings from a recent mixed-methods cross-sectional study in which we evaluate the impact of social support on wellbeing in EVD survivors. This event features Gene Richardson, Lecturer on Medicine, Brigham Women's Hospital, and Bailor Barrie, Lecture on Medicine, Brigham Women's Hospital. Lunch will be served at 11:45am. Register here.