Anthropology’s Megan Schmidt-Sane examines why communities resist Ebola health measures

Why Epidemics Breed Rage at Health Workers

The New York Times: Megan Schmidt-Sane, assistant professor of anthropology at the College of Arts and Sciences, said resistance to Ebola measures is driven by history, culture, politics and family caregiving—not ignorance or anti-science beliefs. She argued heavy-handed public health responses backfire, and that understanding communities' realities is essential to building trust and controlling outbreaks.