Disaster Research Literature Review
Avoidable Environmental Disasters and Infant Health: Evidence From a Mining Dam Collapse in Brazil
2020
· Universidade Federal de Pernambuco,
· Fundação Getulio Vargas,
· Institute for Applied Economic Research
This study is about a mining dam collapse in Brazil and its impact on infant health. It describes how the disaster, caused by poor regulation, …
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Disruption of Child Environments and Its Psychological Consequences After the Fukushima Disaster: A Narrative Review Based on the Ecological Systems Model
2021
· Fukushima Medical University
This review examines the impact of the 2011 Fukushima disaster on children's mental health. It describes how disruptions in family and peer environments, due to …
Disaster Management and School Nutrition: A Qualitative Study of Emergency Feeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study explored the experiences of school nutrition employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their responses based on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk …
Critical Concepts for Children in Disasters Identified by Hands-On Professionals: Summary of Issues Demanding Solutions Before the Next One
This article discusses the experiences of pediatricians and caregivers during Hurricane Katrina, highlighting key lessons for disaster planning. It emphasizes the importance of addressing children's …
A Critical Concern: Pediatrician Self-Care After Disasters
The article discusses the shift in healthcare from emergency to primary care in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the toll disasters take on both …
Challenges in Meeting Immediate Emotional Needs: Short-Term Impact of a Major Disaster on Children's Mental Health: Building Resiliency in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
This article discusses the impact of disasters, whether from terrorism or natural events, on the mental health of children. Highlighting studies after significant events like …
Responding Creatively to Family Needs of Hospital Staff: Caring for Children of Caretakers During a Disaster
2006
· University of Mississippi
The article discusses the preparedness and response of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC) to Hurricane Katrina's impact on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The …
Getting 5000 Families Back Together: Reuniting Fractured Families After a Disaster: The Role of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
2006
· Mayo Clinic
The article discusses the devastating impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Gulf Coast region in 2005, which led to the displacement of nearly …
Using International Practice Techniques in Texas: Hurricane Katrina Experiences: Receiving Patients in Longview, Texas, 350 Miles from Ground Zero
The article describes the experiences of medical professionals in Longview, Texas, during Hurricane Katrina. It highlights the challenges faced in providing medical care to evacuees, …
Creating a Regional Pediatric Medical Disaster Preparedness Network: Imperative and Issues
The article describes the need for a regional network to prepare for pediatric medical disasters. It highlights the increase in natural and human-made disasters, emphasizing …