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Table 2 Most frequently cited drawbacks and other negative associations with the intervening militaries as reported by respondents

From: The political economy of expedience: examining perspectives on military support to Sierra Leone’s Ebola response

Description of the military form that was perceived by respondents to represent a negative contribution

Frequency (/110)

Coercive approaches or attitudes

33

Unnecessary work, waste, or expense

57

Generic problems with CMRel (n = 43); different or incompatible ways of working with civilian ERWs (n = 32); specific instances of harshness or dismissiveness with civilian ERWs (n = 43)

70

Lack of a technical public health perspective or relevant expertise

45

Force protection requirements hindering response work

34