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
|
Alnajar A. Disadvantaged Patients, Health Care Providers, and Natural Disaster Preventive Planning. Avicenna J Med 2024; 14:73-74. [PMID: 38694139 PMCID: PMC11057893 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1778069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Ahmed Alnajar
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, DeWitt Daughtry Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, United States
- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, United States
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Ahmed SK, Chandran D, Hussein S, SV P, Chakraborty S, Islam MR, Dhama K. Environmental Health Risks After the 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake and Salient Mitigating Strategies: A Critical Appraisal. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSIGHTS 2023; 17:11786302231200865. [PMID: 37771788 PMCID: PMC10524068 DOI: 10.1177/11786302231200865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
Abstract
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria, followed by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake, caused over 50 000 deaths and over 100 000 injuries. The immediate physical injuries were severe, but the health repercussions, including the strain on healthcare services and the possibility of disease outbreaks, were equally concerning. Infections due to multidrug resistant microbes were also a matter of concern. Earthquake has caused not only loss of property and physical damage but also has a great negative impact on the mental health of the people. It is associated with serious psychological trauma. Moreover, the risk of malnutrition also became evident. Food aid and nutritional supplements can reduce the risk of malnutrition, but they are not a long-term solution. Establishment of sustainable food systems and restoration of agricultural productions are essential. Other demanding issues like derth of access to essential services related to health care, chances of child birth related complications following earthquake also need to be addressed. Emerging crises and disasters (conflicts, pandemics, epidemics), in addition to pre-existing conditions (collapsed health facilities, cold winter conditions, destruction of lifeline infrastructures, overcrowding in emergency shelters, poor sanitation, and unfavorable socio-economic conditions), may further exacerbate the already precarious public health situation and significantly delay the recovery process. The early warning and protection against the development of infectious diseases in earthquake-affected areas depend on good disease surveillance at the local and regional levels, which has been proposed as one of several techniques for prevention and management of infectious diseases in these areas. Our article outlines high-level approaches to reduce the risk of health issues among victims of Turkey and Syria.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Deepak Chandran
- Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
| | - Safin Hussein
- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Raparin, Rania, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
| | - Praveen SV
- Department of Analytics, Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, India
| | - Sandip Chakraborty
- Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
| | | | - Kuldeep Dhama
- Division of Pathology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
| |
Collapse
|