NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Some observers are beginning to consider the novel’s ability to transport readers through space and time as a possible tool for disaster mitigation, especially by opening a window into the personal effects of public health disasters.
Continue reading “Novels As Possible Tools for Disaster Communication”Dr. David Abramson, a Clinical Associate Professor at NYU’s School of Global Public Health and Director of the Population Impact, Recovery, and Resilience (PiR2) research program, delves into the prolonged challenges faced by individuals and families in achieving stable housing after Hurricane Katrina in his 2022 publication “Disasters, Displacement, and Housing Instability: Estimating Time to Stable Housing 13 Years after Hurricane Katrina”. Using data from the G-CAFH study and employing survival analysis, his research aims to shed light on the multifaceted factors influencing the recovery process.
Continue reading “Disasters, Displacement, and Housing Instability: Estimating Time to Stable Housing 13 Years after Hurricane Katrina”
In the event of a traumatic experience, disaster responders and rescue workers are expected to efficiently and productively respond, often at the expense of their mental well-being. The authors of this study aimed to explore the role of different coping styles on probable Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other covariates.
Continue reading “Coping Behavior and Risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Federal Disaster Responders”
A study on survivors of the World Trade Center building attack observes the covariance of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with lower-respiratory illnesses (LRS). The study aims to identify methods to manage and treat the disorders. Using the World Trade Center Health Registry, semi-structured interviews were conducted on 100 eligible enrollees, and data were analyzed using a thematic analysis coding protocol.
Continue reading “Qualitative results of a 17-year follow-up of World Trade Center disaster survivors”
Infectious disease outbreaks and bio-events are becoming increasingly common due to human overpopulation, inadequate health care and public health infrastructure, rapid globalization, and misuse of antibiotics. The impacts of poor farming and land-use practices, declining vaccination rates, and as a result of climate change can impact the frequency and severity of these events.
Continue reading “Experiences and Psychosocial Impact of West Africa Ebola Deployment on US Health Care Volunteers”
In an emergency disaster, essential workers are expected to report to duty. Research articles published over thirty years ago caution that emergency planners have to take into account that personnel has varying degrees of willingness and ability to report. For instance, during infectious disease outbreaks, the fear of contagion is greater, and “dilemmas of loyalty” or personal obligations can conflict with professional expectations leading to staff shortages.
Continue reading “Willingness and Ability of Essential Workers to Work During the Pandemic”There is A major challenge in conducting disaster research is protecting study participants against psychological injury. Disaster research participants have to re-live traumatic experiences during a study, which can exacerbate pre-existing mental health problems and vulnerabilities.
Continue reading “Guidance on Protecting Disaster Research Participants During Study”People with disabilities (PWD) are more vulnerable to disasters and emergencies. Local Offices of Emergency Management (OEM) are key agencies overseeing the accessibility and inclusion of PWD in disaster management planning, response, and recovery.
Continue reading “Local Office of Emergency Management Need to be Better Prepared for People with Disabilities”The World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine aims to improve the quality of education and advocacy for disaster risks education and emergency health care. Examples of such disasters include epidemic thunderstorm asthma, Hurricane Sandy, and ballistic missile concerns in Hawaii.
Continue reading “World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2019 Case Studies”With the occurrence of a catastrophic disaster, it can be immensely difficult for healthcare systems to manage an acute and large influx of patients. During these acutely stressful periods, specialized efforts are required to keep up with the demand of space, resources, and healthcare professionals that can tend to the patients. In urban settings with high population densities, it is imperative to analyze how healthcare workers can respond to catastrophic events when there are discrepancies in staff availability.
Continue reading “Healthcare workers’ ability and willingness to report to duty during catastrophic disasters”