% pubman genre = article @article{item_2409824, title = {{The socio-economic drivers of bushmeat consumption during the West African Ebola crisis}}, author = {Ordaz-N{\'e}meth, Isabel and Arandjelovic, Mimi and Boesch, Lukas and Gatiso, Tsegaye and Grimes, Trokon and Kuehl, Hjalmar S. and Lormie, Menladi and Stephens, Colleen and Tweh, Clement and Junker, Jessica}, language = {eng}, issn = {1935-2735}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pntd.0005450}, publisher = {Public Library of Science}, address = {Cambridge, UK}, year = {2017}, abstract = {{Author summary The consumption of wild animal meat, commonly known as bushmeat, is widespread throughout tropical regions. Bushmeat provides an essential source of protein and income for human livelihoods. However, its consumption is linked to the transmission of zoonotic diseases, such as Ebola, and its over-harvest is a major threat to many wildlife species. The bushmeat trade therefore encompasses a broad range of socio-economic and ecological issues. As such, we think it is highly important to use an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the drivers of bushmeat consumption, to improve our understanding and management of future crises. Our analysis of household interview data collected during two surveys across Liberia shows that there was an overall decrease in bushmeat consumption during the recent Ebola crisis. However, the consumption of bushmeat in wealthier households decreased less than in poorer households. In addition, we found that daily meal frequency decreased during the crisis, and the diversity of food items and preferences for bushmeat species remained constant.}}, journal = {{PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases}}, volume = {11}, number = {3}, eid = {e0005450}, }