Social and Political Dimensions of Disseminating Research Findings on Emerging Zoonotic Viruses: Our Experience in Sierra Leone

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Timeline of Findings on New Ebolavirus in Sierra Leone
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Cover of Government of Sierra Leone's Information Pamphlet on New Ebolavirus That Was Distributed to the Public
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Cover of Living Safely With Animals, a Book Used by Local Health Officials in Sierra Leone to Engage the Community in Discussions on Research Findings on New Ebolavirus

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Illustrative Activities for Planning Dissemination

Phase of Dissemination	Potential Activities at Community, National, and Global Levels
Pre-dissemination	Create dissemination plans with government stakeholders at various levels – (i.e., community, district, regional and national)
	Consider behaviors and actions that people can reasonably take based on findings
	Prepare locally appropriate information materials in collaboration with Ministries of Health, Agriculture/Veterinary Services, and Health Education/Social Mobilization
	Prepare rumor monitoring and response plans at various levels
	Consider safety and security plans for research staff and community members
	Consider scenarios for sensitive findings
Dissemination and Post-dissemination	Review conduct and dissemination of research with government counterparts
	Implement and monitor rumor management system
	Assure ongoing communication with government counterparts at various levels