The role of gender in Zika prevention behaviors in the Dominican Republic: Findings and programmatic implications from a qualitative study.

BACKGROUND:Zika remains an epidemiological threat in Latin America, including the Dominican Republic. Although transmitted by the same mosquito as Dengue and Chikungunya, Zika is unique in the potentially harmful consequences for babies born to women infected during pregnancy. Experts highlight the...

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Main Authors: Tilly Gurman, Anne Ballard Sara, Florentina Villanueva Lorenzo, Desirée Luis, Gabrielle Hunter, Sean Maloney, Ryanne Fujita-Conrads, Elli Leontsini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-03-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007994