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 methodological approach and study design in child disaster mental health research by analyzing studies stemming from 3 major disasters: the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; the Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004, and Hurricane Katrina 2005. Recommendations regarding further work in this area include the use of open-ended, qualitative investigations to illicit children's beliefs about the worst aspects of their disaster experience.

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Hazards: CBRNE; Natural Disasters

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

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disasters; Research Design; Terrorism; Cyclonic Storms; September 11 Terrorist Attacks; Tsunamis

Institutions: University of Oklahoma; University of New Orleans

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