During the recent Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa, it is likely that human dietary behavior and local attitudes toward bushmeat consumption changed in response to the crisis, and that the rate of change depended on prevailing socio-economic conditions, including wealth and education. In this study, the authors investigated the effects of income, education, and literacy on changes in bushmeat consumption during the crisis, as well as complementary changes in daily meal frequency, food diversity and bushmeat preference.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
PLOS-Neglected Tropical Diseases

Region
Africa

Biome
All

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
Other functions (education, awareness-raising, research, etc.)