Aim: This study aims to analyze the medical outcomes of attacks on healthcare systems in Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Gaza, between October 7th, 2023, and December 30th, within framework violations international humanitarian law.
 
 Methods: is a cross-sectional epidemiological research. The universe research consists Territories (OPT) 7 2023 30 which were obtained from Surveillance System for Attacks Health Care (SSA) database provided by World Organization (WHO). A...

The 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, one of Turkey's most devastating disasters, highlighted the importance effective disaster response operations. This study evaluates experiences Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay) personnel during earthquake to identify operational strengths and weaknesses provide recommendations for enhancing management practices. A retrospective cross-sectional was conducted with 683 Türk Kızılay who participated in response. Data were collected through structured...

Abstract Objective After the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, study aimed to assess nutritional quality, energy, and macronutrient content of meals from field kitchens, evaluating their capacity meet recommended daily intakes in region. Methods The contents morning, lunch, evening prepared by Turkish Red Crescent kitchens 10 provinces were collected on second day earthquake 3 times at 1-month intervals: February 7, March April 7. Results During 570 public institutions and/or non-governmental...

This study examines the pivotal role of Turkish Red Crescent Communication Centre (KİMER) during February 6, 2023, earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye—termed as “disaster century.” Employing a cross-sectional descriptive epidemiological analysis, research focuses on KİMER’s crisis communication efforts, analyzing volume and nature calls to Call assessing their impact disaster management. Data extracted from database 6 December 15, alongside operational reports interviews with staff...

Abstract Objectives: This study aimed to design and validate a measurement tool in Turkish assess the challenges perceived by individuals involved disaster response process, such as volunteers, health care personnel, firefighters, members of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Methods: methodological was conducted from November 2023 through March 2024. The scale development process comprised item development, expert reviews, language control, followed creation draft survey, pilot testing,...

This study aimed to design and develop a self-report Disaster Literacy Scale (DLS) tool that could evaluate the knowledge skills of an individual specific Turkish society.Item development, expert opinions, language control, pilot field testing processes were monitored in measurement based on conceptual model recognition.23 items taken out since their common variance values (>0,508, >0.500, >0.400, respectively) factor load relationship (>0.46, >0.50, >0.50 >0.55, mitigation, preparedness,...

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Abstract Objectives: This study assessed psychological hardiness and compassion satisfaction among the Türk Kızılay (Turkish Red Crescent) personnel volunteers involved in 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake. Additionally, relationship between was also investigated. Methods: cross-sectional conducted March July 2023. Participants completed an online survey, which included Sociodemographic Information Form, Psychological Hardiness Scale, Compassion Satisfaction Scale. The data analyzed with SPSS...

Objective: This study was performed as a descriptive in order to determine the perspectives of university students on gender roles.Method: The population composed who currently department Emergency and Disaster at School Health Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. with total 224 present school date when carried out agreed participate study. conducted between 27 March-28 May 2014.A survey form prepared accordance literature Gender Roles Attitude Scale (GRAS) were utilized so gather data. data...

The scientific advancement of the disaster medicine concept started approximately five decades ago. Different disciplines, such as public health, emergency health services, medicine, and military work within framework. Disaster aimed to ensure that services facilities are operational both in pre- post-disaster periods prevent reduce negative circumstances society facing risks. It is a discipline with slow progress due unclearly systematized multidisciplinary structure sub-study areas....

Abstract Objective: This research was conducted in order to assess the 1-week aid needs determined by health professional who voluntarily served WhatsApp communication network during earthquakes Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. Methods: descriptive retrospective epidemiological study focuses on messaging activities of group created volunteers after earthquake During 7-day period included research, a total 5813 messages were sent. 3472 these not for various reasons, and 2341 used research. Results: In...

There is a need to utilise formal education ensure and support the effective participation of communities in disaster risk management process. The negative outcomes disasters occurring as result various Turkiye show that society inadequately prepared. Therefore, best fight against can be carried out within scope activities. In this study, content infrastructure curriculum for risks at university level presented conceptual level. Disaster literacy contribute current future risks. However,...

Abstract Objective To determine certain behaviors regarding preparation of Canakkale 112 ambulance service personnel towards emergency situations and disasters. Methods This study is an epidemiological descriptive study. The population the consists 281 people working for Command Control Center Emergency Medical Services Station Ambulance Service. About 176 agreed to participate in were interviewed within scope Necessary information was obtained by a survey. In statistical analysis study,...

Abstract Objective: This research aimed to conduct an epidemiological analysis of the terrorist attacks, which took place in Turkic states between 1970 and 2019, their medical consequences terms weapons attack types. The data collected from this will be valuable for development preventive systems against attacks on offer insights how effectively prepare potential future attacks. Methods: population consisted types drawn Global Terrorism Database provided free charge by START. number deaths,...

Abstract Introduction Mass crowds outside the routine population create a burden of disease on Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The need for EMS in various mass-crowd events may vary. It is especially important to determine requirement that emerges during historic commemoration ceremonies Çanakkale (Turkey). Hypothesis/Problem This study aims unique challenges planning responses provided people from countries at ceremony 100-year-old war and identify medical provision those services....

This study aimed to develop a framework regarding COVID-19 infodemic response and policy informing through focusing on concepts circulating the online search engine in Turkey relation outbreak comparing contents of these with Maslow's hierarchy needs disaster stages.The universe this descriptive epidemiological research consists internet activities Google Trends between March 10, 2020, when first case was seen Turkey, June 01, lockdown restrictions were lifted.There no trend misinformed...

This study was conducted to provide a comprehensive understanding of determinants science teachers’ healthy eating intentions and behaviors by combining the health belief model theory planned behavior into one conceptual framework considering mediating impact attitude intention on behavior. based cross sectional design between November 2019 February 2020. A total 13 hypotheses were tested data collected from 563 teachers in Turkey analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results...

As World Health Organization (WHO) defined, a disaster is the prodigious force of nature which occurs so abruptly and severely that an external assistance necessary. If preventive measures are not taken in order for mitigation society where occurs, deaths diseases may increase as result disaster. In aftermath disaster, risk catching infectious disease high. The methods used fighting against differ depending on types. first days abrupt disasters, infection observed whereas due to problems...