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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES' VIEWS ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY

Elif Yılmaz·Murat Kaya
Published 17 December 2024
Vol. 12, No. 4 (2024)
pp. 14-25
CC BY 4.0
  1. 1
    Elif Yılmaz
    Firat University Faculty of Health Sciences, Public Health Nursing Department, Elazig, Turkey
    TR
  2. 2
    Murat Kaya
    Muş Alparslan University Health Services Vocational School, Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, Mus.
    TR

Disasters, defined by the World Health Organization as sudden ecological events of extraordinary magnitude necessitating external assistance, have persistently posed severe challenges to communities throughout history. The diversity, frequency, and detrimental consequences of these calamities have touched every facet of society. Recent years have witnessed a surge in disaster occurrences, notably meteorological, climatic, and geophysical events, as indicated in the 2018 World Disaster Report. Given the heightened incidence and devastating impact of these disasters, a critical need exists for every nation to establish dynamic and accessible disaster management plans. Effective disaster management encompasses a range of activities, from pre-disaster needs assessment to post-disaster recovery efforts, including risk analysis and damage mitigation. This includes addressing the healthcare, housing, clean water, food, and safety requirements of affected individuals. Such preparedness necessitates interdisciplinary collaboration, involving healthcare professionals, security forces, fire brigades, and emergency rescue teams, to develop a dynamic, community-focused, and solution-oriented disaster management strategy. In the aftermath of disasters, the affected population faces significant challenges, such as loss of life, injuries, disabilities, and disease outbreaks. The role of healthcare professionals becomes paramount. However, empirical evidence from various national and international hospital-based studies underscores a concerning inadequacy in the preparedness of both health institutions and professionals, highlighting the pressing need for comprehensive and effective disaster preparedness measures.

JournalColumbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing
ISSN2998-8179
Volume / IssueVol. 12, No. 4 (2024)
Pages14-25
Published17 December 2024
DOI10.5281/zenodo.14505126
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Yılmaz , E., Kaya, M. (2024). PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES' VIEWS ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY. Columbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing, Vol. 12 No. 4, pp. 14-25. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14505126

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