Defining, Describing, and Categorizing Public Health Infrastructure Priorities for Tropical Cyclone, Flood, Storm, Tornado, and Tsunami-Related Disasters

Ryan, Benjamin J.; Franklin, Richard C.; Burkle, Frederick M.; Watt, Kerrianne; Aitken, Peter; Smith, Erin; Leggat, Peter A.

doi:10.1017/dmp.2016.3

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“…Local communities will face the greatest burden of initial response until national or international organizations arrive—local responses to Hurricane Sandy in Brooklyn mobilized volunteers to provide hot meals and deliver medicine and ice to homebound people, and distribute information and resources to community members for 3 weeks before government officials arrived (Schmeltz et al., ). Suggestions to improve the resilience of health systems include establishing standard operating procedures (Van Minh et al., ), ensuring a functional workforce (Ryan et al., ), establishing policy and land use mechanisms, setting mandatory disaster plans for hospitals, assessing current flood and environmental disaster strategies, and being aware of the social inequities that enhance vulnerability to flood‐related health problems (Burton et al., ).…”

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Climate Change–Related Water Disasters’ Impact on Population Health

Veenema

Thornton

Lavin

et al. 2017

J of Nursing Scholarship

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Climate Change–Related Water Disasters’ Impact on Population Health

Veenema

Thornton

Lavin

et al. 2017

J of Nursing Scholarship

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“…10 Natural disasters often damage or destroy the protective public health service infrastructure (PHI) required to maintain the health and well-being of those affected. 11,12 This is particularly problematic for people with NCDs, where interrupted access to PHI can increase the risk of an acute exacerbation or complication of their condition, potentially leading to a worse long-term prognosis or result in death. [13][14][15] Noncommunicable disease conditions also account for the majority of the disease burden, health care costs, and deaths globally.…”

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Determining Key Influences on Patient Ability to Successfully Manage Noncommunicable Disease After Natural Disaster

Ryan

Franklin

Burkle

et al. 2019

Prehosp. Disaster med.

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Introduction:Natural disasters often damage or destroy the protective public health service infrastructure (PHI) required to maintain the health and well-being of people with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). This interruption increases the risk of an acute exacerbation or complication, potentially leading to a worse long-term prognosis or even death. Disaster-related exacerbations of NCDs will continue, if not increase, due to an increasing prevalence and sustained rise in the frequency and intensity of disasters, along with rapid unsustainable urbanization in flood plains and storm-prone coastal zones. Despite this, the focus of disaster and health systems preparedness and response remains on communicable diseases, even when the actual risk of disease outbreaks post-disaster is low, particularly in developed countries. There is now an urgent need to expand preparedness and response beyond communicable diseases to include people with NCDs.Hypothesis/Problem:The developing evidence-base describing the risk of disaster-related exacerbation of NCDs does not incorporate the perspectives, concerns, and challenges of people actually living with the conditions. To help address this gap, this research explored the key influences on patient ability to successfully manage their NCD after a natural disaster.Methods:A survey of people with NCDs in Queensland, Australia collected data on demographics, disease, disaster experience, and primary concern post-disaster. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests with a Bonferroni-adjustment were used to analyze data.Results:There were 118 responses to the survey. Key influences on the ability to self-manage post-disaster were access to medication, medical services, water, treatment and care, power, and food. Managing disease-specific symptoms associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health, and respiratory diseases were primary concerns following a disaster. Stress and anxiety, loss of sleep, weakness or fatigue, and shortness of breath were common concerns for all patients with NCDs. Those dependent on care from others were most worried about shortness of breath and slow healing sores. Accessing medication and medical services were priorities for all patients post-disaster.Conclusion:The key influences on successful self-management post-disaster for people with NCDs must be reflected in disaster plans and strategies. Achieving this will reduce exacerbations or complications of disease and decrease demand for emergency health care post-disaster.

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“…Disruptive events may threaten the supply chain, limiting the amount or types of commodities available 3 . In some situations, such as a cyclone, individuals may have limited access to health facilities because roads or other types of infrastructure are destroyed 4 . In a pandemic, individuals may fear becoming infected at a facility (e.g.…”

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“…other types of infrastructure are destroyed. 4 In a pandemic, individuals may fear becoming infected at a facility (e.g. as reported during Ebola outbreaks) or fear potential of stigma for seeking care.…”

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The impact of natural disasters and epidemics on sexual and reproductive health in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative synthesis

Loewen

Pinchoff

Ngô

et al. 2021

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Background Natural disasters and epidemics can strain already‐fragile health systems, diverting resources away from essential sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, threatening supply chains, and adversely impacting access to health facilities. Objective To describe how natural disasters and epidemics affect multiple dimensions of SRH service delivery and outcomes, and identify potential approaches to facilitate resumption of services. Search strategy Key words searched in Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus. Selection criteria Studies published in English between 2005 and 2020 covering events in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Data collection and analysis This review was developed and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐analyses (PRISMA) 2009 checklist. The initial electronic database searching yielded 64 345 studies, but after screening 13 studies were included in the final review. Main results Across contexts, disruptive events worsened the availability of and women's access to SRH services, contributed to decreased utilization of SRH services, and often resulted in lower use of family planning, particularly methods requiring facility‐based interaction. Conclusion SRH in disaster response plans must be prioritized, as women often lose access to these essential services at a time when they are at their most vulnerable. Evidence regarding effective interventions and policies is lacking.

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Defining, Describing, and Categorizing Public Health Infrastructure Priorities for Tropical Cyclone, Flood, Storm, Tornado, and Tsunami-Related Disasters

Cited by 14 publications

References 76 publications

Climate Change–Related Water Disasters’ Impact on Population Health

Climate Change–Related Water Disasters’ Impact on Population Health

Determining Key Influences on Patient Ability to Successfully Manage Noncommunicable Disease After Natural Disaster

The impact of natural disasters and epidemics on sexual and reproductive health in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative synthesis

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