2023 – Page 8 – NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters

May 21, 2023May 29, 2023

Jaclyn Perhati, Joey Horvath, Sofia Manzi, and Teniyah Vinson’s Qualtrics Report on Public Perceptions of Pandemic Preparedness and Response

A study by a group of NYU students aims to evaluate the relationship between public perception of, attitude towards, and experiences associated with COVID-19 along with sources for COVID-19 related knowledge and adherence to government recommendations. The group analyzed data collected from 75 respondents’ answers to a 21-question survey.

May 21, 2023September 14, 2023

Himani Chhetri’s Case Study on The 2022 Seoul Crowd Crush

Amid the Halloween festivities in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea, a crowd crush occurred on October 29, 2022. With nearly 100,000 people out attending the evening celebrations, nearly 153 individuals died in the surge.

May 9, 2023June 5, 2023

Mitigation Plan for Food Security and Mental Health Crises in Karamoja

Photos by Gina de la Chesnaye. Left: *Signs of Severe Malnutrition in Lorikwokwa Village, Moroto District, Karamoja 2022.* Right: *Little ones. Matany Village. Napak District. Karamoja Region. Uganda. August 2022.*

In this mitigation plan, Gina de la Chesnaye, Nelia Ekeji, Yemima Prophete, and Priya Nagreddy present two training exercises to mitigate the impact of food insecurity in Karamoja and the mental health stress associated with disasters.

May 8, 2023May 28, 2023

Heather Yu, Yemima Prophete, Hazal Kayalioglu, and Shatabdee Hawlader’s Qualtrics Report on Public Perceptions of COVID-19 Related Pandemic Preparedness and Public Health Response

Heather Yu, Yemima Prophete, Hazal Kayalioglu, and Shatabdee Hawlader conducted an observational cross-sectional study to evaluate COVID-19 infections, vaccinations and booster rates, as well as the study sample’s beliefs and attitudes towards the virus and the pandemic. By surveying public health graduate students on Qualtrics, the group found that the majority of participants view COVID as a major health threat, and have taken the necessary precautions to protect themselves from becoming infected with the virus.

April 26, 2023April 28, 2023

Eilbra Morad’s Three Perspectives on Preparedness

In this brief, Eilbra Morad reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.

April 26, 2023April 28, 2023

Jaclyn Perhati’s Three Perspectives on Disaster Preparedness

In this brief, Jaclyn Perhati reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.

April 26, 2023April 28, 2023

Thomas O’Neill’s Three Perspectives on Disaster Preparedness

In this brief, Thomas O’Neill reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.

April 26, 2023April 28, 2023

Dunqing Li’s Three Perspectives on Disaster Preparedness

Dunqing Li reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.

April 26, 2023April 28, 2023

Xinyi Zhang’s Three Perspectives on Disaster Preparedness

Emergency response personnel run through earthquake response plans.

In this brief, Xinyi Zhang reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.

April 23, 2023April 25, 2023

Sarah Ortega’s Brief on Three Perspectives of Disaster Preparedness

In this brief, Sarah Ortega reviews three varying perspectives on disaster management preparedness at the government, business, and community levels. Narratives from individuals with backgrounds working at each level were used to illustrate how disaster preparedness is achieved through planning, communication, and collaboration.