Disaster Research Literature Review
"I Believe This Team Will Change How Society Views Youth in Disasters": The EnRiCH Youth Research Team: A Youth-Led Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Program in Ottawa, Canada
This article describes the implementation process related to the EnRiCH Research Lab in Ottawa-Gatineau, a program for youth to engage in disaster risk reduction (DRR). …
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Psychosocial Considerations About Children and Radiological Events
2010
· University of Ottawa
This article discusses the vulnerability of children in radiological events due to their increased sensitivity to radiation and critical development stages. It explores psychosocial risk …
If Schools Are Closed, Who Will Watch Our Kids? Family Caregiving And Other Sources Of Role Conflict Among Nurses During Large-Scale Outbreaks
2009
· University of Ottawa
This article explores the concerns of Canadian emergency and critical care nurses regarding the support needed during infectious disease outbreaks. It highlights the work-family and …
A Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Management Framework to Enhance Response to CBRN Terrorism Threats and Attacks
2005
· University of Ottawa
This article describes a framework to help manage the mental and social effects of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism. It highlights the importance …