Post-disaster recovery in the cyclone Aila affected coastline of Bangladesh: women’s role, challenges and opportunities

Alam, Khurshed; Rahman, Md. Habibur

doi:10.1007/s11069-019-03591-7

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“…These findings are similar to other studies in post-disaster settings that highlight how people may no longer be able to afford to access MRH services because of lost financial means, livelihoods, damaged transport, and infrastructure such as in post-earthquake Nepal. 24,25 This is then compounded when social safety nets related to the provision of health services are changed. Policymakers are urged to consider how the funding of health services are addressed in all pre-disaster and post-disaster planning to ensure equitable access to health services.…”

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Meeting Maternal and Reproductive Health Needs in a Post-Disaster Setting: A Qualitative Case Study From Indonesia

Sajow

Winnington

Water

et al. 2021

Asia Pac J Public Health

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Meeting and planning for maternal and reproductive health (MRH) needs during post-disaster scenarios is paramount, however, not without considerable challenges. This study was aimed at understanding the provision of MRH services in Siosar, a relocation site for a population displaced by the volcanic eruption in 2013 of Mount Sinabung, Indonesia. A qualitative case study approach was used, and data were collected through focus group discussions and individual interviews with women of reproductive age, community leaders, health personnel, and policymakers. The findings show that while considerable efforts were made to provide MRH services, these were described as “unfinished,” due to challenges such as changes to funding, inadequate provision of supplies and health personnel, and geographical location. Recommendations are that health and other sectors design a relocation site that counts physical, psychological, and social needs of a community and policymakers integrate humanitarian and development plans that include MRH services into World Health Organization’s Building Blocks of Health System.

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Meeting Maternal and Reproductive Health Needs in a Post-Disaster Setting: A Qualitative Case Study From Indonesia

Sajow

Winnington

Water

et al. 2021

Asia Pac J Public Health

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“…Super-cyclone SIDR and AILA affected areas in Bangladesh (Government of Bangladesh, 2008;Kumar et al, 2010). upazillas of Khulna district and 545,954 people were distressed (Alam & Rahman, 2019). Jahan (2012) mentioned that the Cyclone AILA had hit the southwest coastal zone of Bangladesh when people were struggling to recover from the damages of the super Cyclone SIDR of 2007.…”

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“…The WASH initiative assisted local governments in identifying community needs and developing effective emergency plans. Furthermore, a distinctive component of the WASH programme used in Koyra was the inclusion of men, women, and adolescents in hygiene teaching and promotion (Alam & Rahman, 2019;Sadik et al, 2017b). However, hand pump tube wells and new ponds were not functional in all the affected areas due to groundwater and surface water salinity.…”

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Role of Government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Cyclone Recovery in Bangladesh

Nawaz

Kabir

Hossen

2022

IJDM

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Immediate relief distribution activities are primarily focused on after a cyclonic event in Bangladesh, where proper long-term recovery and rehabilitation efforts are not strategized with much significance. This study concentrated on understanding and assessing the status and effectiveness of the post-cyclone recovery programmes to improve the lives of cyclone-affected households in southwestern Bangladesh. This study aims to examine the status and efficiency of Government and Non-government organisations (NGO) led cyclone recovery programmes for cyclone SIDR and cyclone AILA and identify the challenges that hindered the successful implementation of effective recovery programmes. The study reviewed existing literature on cyclone recovery in Bangladesh, including government and NGO reports, and conducted focus group discussions on cyclone-affected Dacope Upazila of Khulna. The finding indicates that the cyclone-affected community in southwestern Bangladesh has not recovered satisfactorily across all sectors and timescales from cyclone damages and continues to live in vulnerable conditions even after a decade of cyclonic events. The adopted recovery measures were not efficient and effective in returning to the everyday lifestyle of the affected people. Planned and coordinated recovery efforts should be executed with proper monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of post-cyclone recovery programmes.

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“…The psychological impacts of disasters may disproportionately affect girls, who report greater levels of emotional distress than their male counterparts [4][5][6]. Girls are also uniquely and more adversely affected by poor quality or lack of WASH facilities in postdisaster settings due to biological and societal factors [6,7]. Yet, little research has explored the emotional barriers for women and girls in these contexts.…”

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A Structured Review of Emotional Barriers to WASH Provision for Schoolgirls Post-Disaster

et al. 2022

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Pubescent girls face unique emotional barriers to returning to school after a disaster concerning water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). This paper explores themes of WASH, gender violence, the lack of dignity and sense of shame arising from inadequate WASH facilities for girls in disaster settings. We conducted a structured literature review of 126 sources to investigate the emotional constraints facing pubescent girls concerning WASH in schools in Indonesia, a region prone to frequent disasters. Findings are synthesised into four major themes: psychological experiences of WASH, challenges faced by girls in schools, barriers to inclusive WASH provision and how to create a holistic approach to WASH. Key conclusions include the need for interdisciplinary research, cross sectoral collaboration, more evidence and research in Indonesia, especially regarding menstrual hygiene management, improved toilet design to reduce the physical barriers linked to emotional barriers and inclusive design for those with disabilities.

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Post-disaster recovery in the cyclone Aila affected coastline of Bangladesh: women’s role, challenges and opportunities

Cited by 15 publications

References 43 publications

Meeting Maternal and Reproductive Health Needs in a Post-Disaster Setting: A Qualitative Case Study From Indonesia

Meeting Maternal and Reproductive Health Needs in a Post-Disaster Setting: A Qualitative Case Study From Indonesia

Role of Government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Cyclone Recovery in Bangladesh

A Structured Review of Emotional Barriers to WASH Provision for Schoolgirls Post-Disaster

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