The Stigma Experiences of the Liberian Community of the DFW Metroplex During the 2014-15 Ebola Outbreak

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dc.contributor.advisorBrunson, Emily
dc.contributor.authorLong, Rex
dc.contributor.committeeMemberSchoch-Spana, Monica
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMartinez-Ramos, Gloria
dc.date.accessioned2016-11-07T21:34:20Z
dc.date.available2016-11-07T21:34:20Z
dc.date.issued2016-08
dc.description.abstractFollowing the death of Thomas Eric Duncan, the first U.S. case of Ebola during the 2014-15 Ebola outbreak, Liberians in the DFW Metroplex became closely linked to the Ebola virus. This link created an environment in which members of the Liberian community experienced varying degrees of stigmatization. This stigmatization emanated from both within the Liberian community as well as from members of the general public. These experiences are vital for capturing how members of an impacted community experience stigmatization in the wake of an outbreak of a fear-inducing disease, as well as providing insight into how public officials and community leaders alike can better prepare for future health crises.
dc.description.departmentAnthropology
dc.formatText
dc.format.extent44 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationLong, R. (2016). <i>The stigma experiences of the Liberian community of the DFW Metroplex during the 2014-15 Ebola outbreak</i> (Unpublished thesis). Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/6339
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectStigma
dc.subjectEbola
dc.subjectLiberia
dc.subjectStigmatization
dc.subject.lcshEbola virus diseaseen_US
dc.subject.lcshStigma (Social psychology)--United Statesen_US
dc.subject.lcshLiberian Americans--Texas--Fort Worthen_US
dc.subject.lcshLiberian Americans--Texas--Dallasen_US
dc.titleThe Stigma Experiences of the Liberian Community of the DFW Metroplex During the 2014-15 Ebola Outbreak
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.departmentAnthropology
thesis.degree.disciplineAnthropology
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts

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