Effects of volcanic eruptions on the mental health of exposed populations: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Millions of people living in volcanic environments are at risk of experiencing volcanic eruptions, a natural disaster. This systematic review aimed to collect empirical evidence of the effects of volcanic eruptions on the mental health of the exposed populations.

Methods

Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted systematic searches on Scopus, PubMed, PsycINFO, Medline, and Web of Science (WoS) databases.

Results

A total of 17,044 articles were screened. Of these, 24 articles met the inclusion criteria and data were extracted. Twenty-one articles investigated psychological disorders, two articles studied emotions and their relationships with certain environmental factors, and one arti

SUBMITTER: Mendoza DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11672347 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature