Table 2. Themes and sub-themes from focus groups and interviews with members of the Calaba Town community after the Ebola epidemic.
| Domains | Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|---|
| Experiences during the Ebola epidemic | Daily life challenges | Change in family dynamics/relationships |
| School closures | ||
| Fear | ||
| Financial stress | ||
| Suffering and Loss | Isolation | |
| Idle time | ||
| Hunger | ||
| Disparities in suffering | ||
| Compromised culture | ||
| Managing grief | ||
| Confusion and distrust | Belief that Ebola was man-made | |
| Misunderstanding Ebola transmission | ||
| Fear of government services and healthcare | ||
| Trust of NGOs more than government | ||
| Changes at the community level after Ebola epidemic | Moving forward after the epidemic | Ongoing stigma and fear Impact of losing loved ones Financial challenges Caring for displaced family members Continuing distrust of government |