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Negotiating Intersecting Precarities: COVID-19, Pandemic Preparedness and Response in Africa.
MacGregor, Hayley; Leach, Melissa; Akello, Grace; Sao Babawo, Lawrence; Baluku, Moses; Desclaux, Alice; Grant, Catherine; Kamara, Foday; Martineau, Fred; Yei Mokuwa, Esther; Parker, Melissa; Richards, Paul; Sams, Kelley; Sow, Khoudia; Wilkinson, Annie.
  • MacGregor H; Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton UK.
  • Leach M; Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton UK.
  • Akello G; Department of Mental Health, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
  • Sao Babawo L; Njala University, Bo, Sierra Leone.
  • Baluku M; Department of Mental Health, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda.
  • Desclaux A; Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), Montpellier France.
  • Grant C; Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton UK.
  • Kamara F; Njala University, Bo, Sierra Leone.
  • Martineau F; Department of Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.
  • Yei Mokuwa E; Njala University, Bo, Sierra Leone.
  • Parker M; Department of Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.
  • Richards P; Njala University, Bo, Sierra Leone.
  • Sams K; Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), Montpellier France.
  • Sow K; Infectious Diseases Department, CRCF, Dakar, Senegal.
  • Wilkinson A; Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton UK.
Med Anthropol ; 41(1): 19-33, 2022 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1612262
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This article shares findings on COVID-19 in Africa across 2020 to examine concepts and practices of epidemic preparedness and response. Amidst uncertainties about the trajectory of COVID-19, the stages of emergency response emerge in practice as interconnected. We illustrate how complex dynamics manifest as diverse actors interpret and modify approaches according to contexts and experiences. We suggest that the concept of "intersecting precarities" best captures the temporalities at stake; that these precarities include the effects of epidemic control measures; and that people do not just accept but actively negotiate these intersections as they seek to sustain their lives and livelihoods.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Med Anthropol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Med Anthropol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article