Disaster Research Literature Review
The Pediatric Disaster Medicine Literature Review is a scoping review that aimed to catalogue and appraise the past 20+ years of pediatric disaster medicine research. The multidisciplinary literature review core team was comprised of several physicians, data scientists, and a medical librarian.
Assessing Functional Needs Sheltering in Pike County, Kentucky: Using a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response
2013
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),
· Kentucky Department for Public Health,
· North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,
· University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill,
· University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This article describes a study in Pike County, Kentucky, where severe weather from 2009 to 2011 caused damage and shelter needs. Researchers used a survey …
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Disaster-Related Injuries and Illnesses Treated by American Red Cross Disaster Health Services During Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
This article describes how the American Red Cross helped people during Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008. It explains that many people needed medical care …
Partners in Immunization: 2010 Survey Examining Differences Among H1N1 Vaccine Providers in Washington State
2013
· Emory University,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Washington State Department of Health
This article describes a survey of H1N1 vaccine providers in Washington State during the 2009 pandemic. It highlights differences among provider types, such as pharmacists, …
Protecting the Right to Health of Internally Displaced Mothers and Children: The Imperative of Inter-Cluster Coordination for Translating Best Practices into Effective Participatory Action
2011
· World Health Organization (WHO),
· Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination's Islamabad
This article highlights the significant progress made in emergency response interventions for disasters, focusing on assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs). It discusses the successful application …
Preparedness Planning for Emergencies Among Postpartum Women in Arkansas During 2009
This study looked at whether women who gave birth in Arkansas in 2009 had an emergency plan. By adding a question to the Pregnancy Risk …
CDC Grand Rounds: Addressing Preparedness Challenges for Children in Public Health Emergencies
This article discusses how recent public health emergencies like Hurricane Katrina, H1N1 pandemic, and Ebola outbreak underscore the importance of comprehensive emergency planning and response. …
Ensuring the Health of Children in Disasters
This article highlights the unique needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in disaster situations, emphasizing the importance of addressing these needs in all …
A Skill Set for Supporting Displaced Children in Psychological Recovery After Disasters
2017
· University of Oklahoma,
· Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
· National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN),
· George Washington University
This review examines intervention practices for helping displaced children, adolescents, and families after natural disasters. It emphasizes enhancing youth resilience, building social connections, and coping …
A Child's Health Is the Public's Health: Progress and Gaps in Addressing Pediatric Needs in Public Health Emergencies
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· National Pediatric Disaster Coalition (NPDC),
· Maimonides Medical Center
This commentary discusses children's unique needs during public health emergencies and how they are historically overlooked in preparedness efforts. Progress has been made since 2001 …
Unintended Costs and Consequences of School Closures Implemented in Preparation for Hurricane Isaac in Harrison County School District, Mississippi, August-September 2012
This study surveyed all households of children enrolled in Mississippi's Harrison County School District (HCSD) after a 4-day school closure in preparation for Hurricane Isaac …