1
|
Okuyama J, Seto S, Fukuda Y, Suzukamo Y, Okazaki T, Furusawa Y, Izumi SI, Ito K, Imamura F. Establishment of a post-disaster healthcare information booklet for the Turkey-Syrian earthquake, based on past disasters. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1558. [PMID: 38238418 PMCID: PMC10796905 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52121-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
Abstract
The scientific evidence based on experiences with past disasters points to the possibility of the occurrence of future mental health issues among those who were affected by the recent Turkey-Syria earthquake. However, post-disaster care information on factors that could give rise to mental health issues among those affected have yet to be provided. In March 2011, Tohoku University compiled and published a booklet with post-disaster healthcare information based on the experiences with the Great East Japan Earthquake. This study aimed to promote the introduction and use of this booklet for post-disaster care in Turkey and Syria by presenting the results of a satisfaction survey conducted with relevant Japanese organizations about the booklet. A total of 505 Japanese organizations participated in the satisfaction survey of, and evaluated, the booklet. The results indicated the need to consider the ease of understanding for the general public when providing information on post-disaster care through booklets. We hope that this study leads to the appropriate provision of easy-to-understand, post-disaster healthcare information to the victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake and future disasters.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Junko Okuyama
- Core Research Cluster of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan.
- Department of Rehabilitation, Tohoku University Hospital, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan.
| | - Shuji Seto
- Office for Establishment of New Faculty, Akita University, 1-1 Tegatagakuen-machi, Akita-shi, Akita, 010-8502, Japan
- Tsunami Engineering Lab, International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University, 468-1 Aoba, Aramaki-aza, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8572, Japan
| | - Yu Fukuda
- Notre Dame Seishin University, 2-16-9 Ifuku-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama, 700-8516, Japan
| | - Yoshimi Suzukamo
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
| | - Tatsuma Okazaki
- Department of Rehabilitation, Tohoku University Hospital, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
| | - Yoshihito Furusawa
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
| | - Shin-Ichi Izumi
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
| | - Kiyoshi Ito
- Disaster Obstetrics and Gynecology Lab, International Research Institute of Disaster Research (IRIDeS), 468-1 Aoba, Aramaki-Aza, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8572, Japan
| | - Fumihiko Imamura
- Core Research Cluster of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan
- Tsunami Engineering Lab, International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University, 468-1 Aoba, Aramaki-aza, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8572, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Gauntlett L, Amlôt R, Rubin GJ. How to inform the public about protective actions in a nuclear or radiological incident: a systematic review. Lancet Psychiatry 2019; 6:72-80. [PMID: 30340985 PMCID: PMC10019556 DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(18)30173-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2018] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Studying how the public behaves after a nuclear emergency will help to assess overall morbidity and mortality. Pre-event education might help to shape behaviour, but how best to engage people with emergency communications for low likelihood, high-impact events is unknown. We did a systematic review to identify factors that predict behaviour in preparation for a nuclear incident, factors that predict behaviour in the immediate aftermath of a nuclear incident, and preferences among members of the public for information designed to educate them about which actions to take in the event of a nuclear incident. In general preparedness, behaviour was predicted by factors including perceived coping effectiveness and having children, among others, but absence of preparedness was attributed to fatalistic attitudes. Importantly, for pre-incident communications to be accepted and recommendations adhered to, the source had to be trusted and perceived to be credible. However, it is notable that family needs, such as picking up children from school, were a stronger predictor of behaviour in a nuclear emergency than communicated directives from authorities. If pre-incident education about nuclear incidents is to be used, several factors-including the source and method of communication, the content, and format of messaging-might increase public engagement with messages and promote the uptake of protective behaviours in a radiation event.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Louis Gauntlett
- Department of Psychological Medicine, King's College London, London, UK; Emergency Response Department Science & Technology, Public Health England, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
| | - Richard Amlôt
- Emergency Response Department Science & Technology, Public Health England, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
| | - G James Rubin
- Department of Psychological Medicine, King's College London, London, UK.
| |
Collapse
|