Research Methods in Child Disaster Studies: A Review of Studies Generated by the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks; the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami; and Hurricane Katrina

• 2013

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• Betty Pfefferbaum; Carl Weems; Brandon Scott; Pascal Nitiema; Mary Noffsinger; Rose Pfefferbaum
PMID: 24443635DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs10566-013-9211-4

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This article reviews research methods used to study children's reactions to three major disasters: the September 11 attacks, the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina. It describes how different studies used various designs like cross-sectional and longitudinal approaches. The review highlights challenges in studying children after disasters, such as sampling difficulties and measuring exposure accurately. It also emphasizes the importance of using reliable tools for assessing mental health outcomes like PTSD in children. The article suggests that more comprehensive assessments are needed to understand both negative and positive effects of disasters on children.

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Hazards: CBRNE; Natural Disasters; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disasters; Mental Health; Research Design; Risk Factors; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Terrorism; Cyclonic Storms; September 11 Terrorist Attacks; Tsunamis

Institutions: University of Oklahoma; University of New Orleans

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