Psychosocial Considerations About Children and Radiological Events

• 2010

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• Louise Lemyre; Wayne Corneil; Colleen Johnson; Paul Boutette
PMID: 20798186DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncq197

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This article discusses the vulnerability of children in radiological events due to their increased sensitivity to radiation and critical development stages. It explores psychosocial risk factors and protective measures within a social ecology framework. Children are portrayed as vulnerable and resilient, emphasizing the importance of psychosocial interventions involving parents, schools, media, and organizations. The article highlights the role of public education through children in increasing awareness of radiation and minimizing exposure. It stresses the significance of education, school programs, practice rehearsal, and media exposure in preparing children to be agents of prevention, preparedness, and mitigation.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Psychology; Psychosocial Support Systems; Radiation Injuries; Radiation Protection; Radioactive Fallout; Risk Factors; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: University of Ottawa

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