A5019177737- Disaster Response and Management
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Social and Educational Sciences
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Economic Sanctions and International Relations
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Public Relations and Crisis Communication
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Global Health Care Issues
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
- Global Security and Public Health
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
Karolinska Institutet
2015-2025
University of Bergen
2016
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2016
Uppsala University
2009
Florence Nightingale Foundation
2007
Background: Low retention of humanitarian workers poses constraints on organisations' capacity to respond effectively disasters. Research has focused reasons for leaving the sector, but little is known about factors that can elucidate long-term commitment.Objective: To understand what motivates and supports experienced health remain in sector.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 nurses who had been at least three field missions Médecins Sans Frontières Sweden....
Internet-delivered self-help programmes with added therapist guidance have shown efficacy in social anxiety disorder, but unguided has been insufficiently studied.To evaluate the of guided and for disorder.Participants followed a cognitive-behavioural programme form either pure bibliotherapy or an internet-based treatment online group discussions. A subsequent trial was conducted to specificity. Participants (n = 235) were randomised one three conditions first trial, four second.Pure better...
this study aims to provide an updated evaluation of the functional characteristics two Early Warning Systems (EWS) in Syria, EWARS (Early Warning, Alert, and Response System) EWARN Network), test different alert threshold methods using World Health Organization guidelines against data selected diseases. A retrospective analysis surveillance assessed characteristics. The thresholds for measles, acute bloody diarrhea, jaundice syndrome, severe respiratory infections were tested three methods....
Armed conflict severely impacts children's health, leading to malnutrition and increased child mortality. The republic of South Sudan gained independence from in 2011 suffered seven-years civil war between December 2013-2021. led mass population displacement both internally externally worsened the health status population, especially children. To investigate effect intensity on global acute under-five crude mortality rate during 2014-2021. study used an ecological panel data analysis armed...
Abstract Background Venezuela present a complex political and humanitarian context as the country is suffering from internal conflict socio-political crisis which led to deterioration of health services, hyperinflation, migration crisis, this presents unique case explore impact intensity on outcomes. This study investigates potential relationships between key indicators in 2001 2016, focusing malaria, heart disease mortality, infant mortality rates. Methods Employing an ecological panel data...
On February 6, 2023, at 4:17 a.m., a catastrophic earthquake struck the regions of southern and central Turkey northern western Syria, leaving over 51.000 casualties, hundreds thousands lost their homes. In area affected by was already vulnerable due to protracted Syrian conflict. The aim this article present report from field where community engagement crowdsourcing were used support search rescue efforts during earthquake. process divided into 3 stages: 1- Emergency response, 2-...
Accurate, early identification of acutely malnourished children has the potential to reduce related child morbidity and mortality. The current World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines classify non-oedematous acute malnutrition among under five using Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) or Weight-for-Height Z-score (WHZ). However, there is ongoing debate regarding use MUAC cut-offs. This study investigates diagnostic performance identify aged 6-24 months with global (GAM) severe...
Disasters affect close to 400 million people each year. Complex Emergencies (CE) are a category of disaster that affects nearly half the and often last for several years. To support affected by CE, humanitarian assistance is provided with aim saving lives alleviating suffering. It widely agreed funding this should be needs-based. However, date, there no model or set indicators quantify compare needs from one CE another. In an effort needs-based transparent assistance, study develop...
Abstract Introduction: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is the international health emergency paradigm due to its epidemiological presentation pattern, impact on public health, resources necessary for control, and need a national response. Study Objective: The objective of this work study evolution progression profile disease outbreaks since discovery in 1976 present, explore possible reasons from different perspectives. Methods: Retrospective observational 38 occurred through 2019, excluding...
Abstract Introduction: The frequency of disasters world-wide has significantly increased in recent years, leading to an increase the number mass-casualty incidents (MCIs). These MCIs can overwhelm health care systems, requiring hospitals respond quickly and effectively, often with limited resources. While numerous studies have identified challenges managing emphasized importance hospital disaster preparedness, there is a research gap preparedness level response capacities district Nepal....
Abstract Introduction: An earthquake is a hazard that may cause urgent needs requiring international assistance. To ensure rapid funding for such needs-based humanitarian assistance, swift decisions are needed. However, data to guide often missing in the acute phase, causing delays. Instead, it be feasible use building on existing indexes capture and vulnerability information serve as tool prioritize according scale of needs: funding. date, not known what extent indicators can predict...
Background: Humanitarian assistance is designated to save lives and alleviate suffering among people affected by disasters.In 2014, close 25 billion USD was allocated humanitarian assistance, more than 80% of it from governmental donors EU institutions.Most these funds are devoted Complex Emergencies (CE).It widely accepted that the needs population should be main determinant for resource allocations funding.However, date no common, systematic, transparent system needs-based exists.In an...
Introduction.Colombia is a multicultural country, with 13% of the population from ethnic minorities. As country experiences extreme events, these groups have high vulnerability, due to their geographic location, and also because they experience inequities. The knowledge tools developed face disasters are responsive specific needs should be incorporated into disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) policies strategies. This article aims evaluate current incorporation differential approach in...
IntroductionOn February 6, 2023, at 4:17 AM, a catastrophic earthquake struck the regions of southern and central Turkey northern western Syria, leaving over 51.000 casualties, hundreds thousands lost their homes. In area affected by was already vulnerable due to Syrian conflict.AimThis article aims present report from field where community engagement crowdsourcing were used support search rescue during earthquake.MethodsThe process divided into 3 stages: 1- Emergency response, 2-...
Colombia is a multicultural country, with ethnic minorities comprising 13% of its population. These groups have high vulnerability to disasters, not only due their geographic location, but also because inequities that exacerbate the vicious cycle poverty. However, they developed knowledge and tools face these disasters are responsive specific needs should be incorporated into national sub-national disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) policies strategies ensure inclusion...