Impacts of disasters on women: the case of Kahramanmaras Earthquake sequence

Archives of Women s Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 3, 2024

Language: Английский

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Addressing Public Health Risks: Strategies to Combat Infectious Diseases After the August 2024 Floods in Bangladesh

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 57(6), P. 600 - 603

Published: Nov. 3, 2024

The August 2024 floods in Bangladesh have precipitated a major public health crisis, significantly elevating the risk of waterborne and vector-borne diseases exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. This disaster has impacted over 5 million people, causing widespread environmental disruption, population displacement, strained healthcare resources. flooding latrines, sewage systems, agricultural land led to contamination drinking water sources, increasing cholera, enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli diarrhoea, shigellosis, hepatitis. Additionally, stagnant floodwaters created breeding grounds for mosquitoes, thereby threat malaria dengue fever. disruption services further compounded delaying emergency responses impeding access care. psychological impact on affected communities is profound, with mental issues such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder emerging significant concerns. perspective provides an analysis these threats, supported by data discussion underlying factors. underscores need immediate long-term interventions, including restoring clean access, enhancing disease surveillance, repairing infrastructure, addressing needs. response this must be rapid comprehensive, lessons learned inform preparedness efforts better manage similar events future.

Language: Английский

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An index-based holistic approach to evaluate flood preparedness: evidence from Bangladesh

Frontiers in Climate, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6

Published: Nov. 21, 2024

Introduction This study aims to assess individual flood preparedness in the flood-prone Islampur Union of Sunamganj District, Bangladesh, using an index-based Holistic Individual Preparedness Model (HIPM). Methods A total 510 respondents participated a face-to-face field survey, which employed 21 indicators. The key objectives were evaluate extent and its determinants. Statistical methods such as multiple linear regression Spearman’s rank correlation used analyze relationship between various sociodemographic factors. Results discussion results show that 91% felt insecure during floods 86% experienced damage their homes. significant proportion (87%) rated warnings inadequate, while 84% did not seek refuge shelters. Notably, 54% demonstrated limited knowledge measures. Factors like gender, housing type, monthly income, evaluation associated with levels, females residents kacha (unsafe) houses being less prepared. underscores need for targeted campaigns educational initiatives improve preparedness, particularly vulnerable groups.

Language: Английский

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Shattered Ground, Shaken Minds: Mental Health Consequences of Earthquakes

Economics & Human Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 56, P. 101448 - 101448

Published: Nov. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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Impacts of Climate Change on Mental health in Bangladesh: A scoping review

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 9, 2024

The mental health crisis associated with climate change is an ongoing global concern, Bangladesh being one of the most vulnerable countries. Approximately in eight individuals worldwide experiences a crisis, and it estimated that 4.5% population suffers from anxiety. This review intends to provide relevant information on how impacts Bangladesh. study utilised 12 published original articles selected pool 366 identified through searches Scopus, Web Science, PubMed databases. eligibility criteria focused studies reporting outcomes based data between 2014 2024. finding highlights induced disasters like floods, cyclones, river erosion, drought has significant directly several diseases such as depression, anxiety, stress, sleep disorder post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSDs) while family violence, conflicts, displaced, loss or relatives assets contributing indirectly. Moreover, women, elder adolescents are worst victims crises due climatic factors. Evidence-based interventions, development adaptive strategies, livelihood supports crucial reduce impact

Language: Английский

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The effect of education types on knowledge level in natural disaster information transfer

Frontiers in Communication, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

This study explores the most effective educational methods for conveying information about natural disasters in large institutions like universities. Focusing on a sample of 405 students from Ege University (Turkey), it examines whether knowledge levels vary based demographic factors such as gender, faculty, and class year. The findings reveal significant differences these demographics. also shows that disaster education enhances overall reduces disparities. Additionally, compares effectiveness different communication tools—face-to-face, brochures, videos—demonstrating face-to-face video-based are more than brochures delivering disaster-related information.

Language: Английский

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Cyclone-Disaster Preparedness in Fishing Community: A Study on Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105100 - 105100

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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