Psychological Impact of Disasterdoi:DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-03253-7.50015-7Tracy E. WimbushChristo C. CourbanDisaster Medicine
Little is known about the psychosocial impact on people who live in polluted areas, and its consequences for the parental role have been neglected. This study addresses this gap, proposing qualitative research referring to the case of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) water pollution in...
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There are steps that can be taken at all stages of a disaster (before, during and after) which may minimise risks to responders and enhance resilience. Preparedness (for the demands of the role and the potential psychological impact) and support (particularly from the organisation) are essential...
We have all been through the terribleCOVID-19pandemic disaster. Many of us will have experienced numerous other disasters, whether at the personal level of a car crash or the nationwide level of a hurricane or a terrorist attack that leads a country to mourn. How do these experiences affect...
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Owing to the impact of the pandemic, the respondents in the target population completed the Chinese version of the electronic questionnaire through an online survey platform (SurveyStar; Changsha Ranxing Science and Technology). The questionnaires were anonymous to ensure the confidentiality and ...
The sudden increase in work at the front lines of treatment, the threat of transmission of the virus to family members, and the subsequent death or illness of a relative or friend as a result of the pandemic had psychological impact on those working in the health sector, particularly healthca...
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In-depth interviews were conducted with parents of 14 children and youth with disabilities one year post-disaster. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the interviews. Parents described the wildfires as traumatic events for both themselves and their children. Children and youth exhibited stress, ...