Disaster Research Literature Review
Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health After the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes: An Investigation of the Long-term Gendered Impacts of Disasters
2017
· University of Hawaii
This study examines the effects of the 2015 Nepal earthquakes on mothers and young children six months after the disaster. It found that delayed government …
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Changing Realities in School Safety and Preparedness
This paper explores innovative approaches to enhancing emergency preparedness and safety in educational settings amidst budget constraints. It offers insights on addressing challenges like limited …
Tracking Deaths Related to Hurricane Ike, Texas, 2008
This article discusses the impact of Hurricane Ike in 2008, specifically focusing on the mortality data monitored by the Texas Department of State Health Services. …
Flood, Disaster, and Turmoil: Social Issues in Cleft and Craniofacial Care and Crisis Relief
This article examines the challenges of providing cleft and craniofacial care during crises like floods or disasters. It describes how such events disrupt medical teams, …
The Effects of the Gulf Oil Spill on Children
2011
· Boston Children's Hospital
This article discusses the potential effects of the Gulf Coast oil spill on children residing in affected areas. The author shares insights on the impact …
Natural Disaster and Crisis: Lessons Learned About Cleft and Craniofacial Care From Hurricane Katrina and the West Bank
2011
· University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
· Children's Hospital New Orleans,
· University of North Carolina at Charlotte
This article explores the impact of acute and chronic crises on cleft care, emphasizing the challenges faced by children with craniofacial anomalies. It highlights how …
Sichuan Earthquake and Emergency Relief Care for Children: Report from the Firstly Arrived Pediatricians in the Epicenter Zone
2011
· Army Medical University
The report describes the response of pediatricians to the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China. An 8.0-magnitude quake hit, causing over 80,000 casualties and many injuries. …
Chronic Health Needs Immediately After Natural Disasters in Middle-Income Countries: The Case of the 2008 Sichuan, China Earthquake
This article examines chronic health needs immediately after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in China. A descriptive study was conducted in an emergency triage clinic, focusing …
Triage During the Week of the Sichuan Earthquake: A Review of Utilized Patient Triage, Care, and Disposition Procedures
This article provides an overview of the hospital emergency department triage procedure implemented for earthquake victims following the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China. The study …
Assessing Disaster Preparedness Among Select Children's Summer Camps in the United States and Canada
2017
· University of Michigan
This study investigated how prepared children's summer camps in the United States and Canada are for disasters. It describes a survey sent to 315 camps, …