Disaster Research Literature Review
Overview of Children and Disasters
2018
· UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital,
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· University of Maryland
This review discusses demographics, risks, programs, and training related to children who experience disasters, facing risks like medical and psychological issues. It highlights the importance …
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Public Disaster Communication and Child and Family Disaster Mental Health: A Review of Theoretical Frameworks and Empirical Evidence
2016
· University of Missouri
This article discusses the vulnerability of children to psychological and behavioral difficulties post-disaster. Public child and family disaster communication serves as a tool to enhance …
Effects of Displacement in Children Exposed to Disasters
2016
· University of Oklahoma,
· University of Missouri
The article reviews how displacement affects children exposed to disasters. It describes the emotional and behavioral impacts on kids, including changes in school performance and …
“That Was the Last Time I Saw My House”: The Importance of Place Attachment Among Children and Youth in Disaster Contexts
2016
· Royal Roads University
This article delves into the significance of place attachment for young individuals in the face of disasters. By integrating community disaster risk reduction and resilience …
Parental Exposure to Mass Violence and Child Mental Health: The First Responder and WTC Evacuee Study
2009
· Columbia University,
· Tel Aviv University
This article explores the impact of mass violence on children, particularly focusing on the reactions of children whose parents were exposed to events like the …
Psychological Impact of Disasters on Children: Review of Assessment and Interventions
This review article discusses the psychiatric problems experienced by children following disasters, exploring the nature, management options, and the process for organizing psychological interventions. The …
Research with Children Exposed to Disasters
2008
· University of Oklahoma
The article discusses the challenges in conducting child disaster research, highlighting logistical issues and shortcomings in current research methodologies. It points out the tendency to …
Disaster Behavioral Health Capacity: Findings From a Multistate Preparedness Assessment
The article describes a study on disaster behavioral health in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. It found that there is a need for better training …
Disaster Impact on Impoverished Area of US: An Inter-Professional Mixed Method Study
2016
· University of Tennessee
This study aimed to understand how the community coped post-disaster by examining contextual variables and coping mechanisms. Through interviews, observations, and surveys, unique coping strategies …
Schools and Disasters: Safety and Mental Health Assessment and Interventions for Children.
This article discusses the critical role of safe schools in protecting children and staff from the immediate threats and long-term impacts of disasters. Drawing on …