Establishment of a post-disaster healthcare information booklet for the Turkey-Syrian earthquake, based on past disasters.

ABSTRACT: The scientific evidence based on experiences with past disasters points to the possibility of the occurrence of future mental health issues among those who were affected by the recent Turkey-Syria earthquake. However, post-disaster care information on factors that could give rise to mental health issues among those affected have yet to be provided. In March 2011, Tohoku University compiled and published a booklet with post-disaster healthcare information based on the experiences with the Great East Japan Earthquake. This study aimed to promote the introduction and use of this booklet for post-disaster care in Turkey and Syria by presenting the results of a satisfaction survey conducted with relevant Japanese organizations about the booklet. A total of 505 Japanese organizations participate

SUBMITTER: Okuyama J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10796905 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature