The relationship between climate change induced natural disasters and selected nutrition outcomes: a case of cyclone Idai, Zimbabwe

Dembedza, Vimbainashe Prisca; Chopera, Prosper; Mapara, Jacob; Mpofu-Hamadziripi, Nomalanga; Kembo, George; Macheka, Lesley

doi:10.1186/s40795-023-00679-z

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“…During the second period and on arrival to the Emergency Department, patients had significantly less tachycardia (mean (SD) 88.9 (15.2) compared with 95.5 (17.1) beat per minute, p < 0.001), less respiratory rate (mean (SD) 18.6 (2.4) compared with 20.2 (3.1) breath per minute, p = 0.005) and higher GCS (median (range) 15 (3-15) compared with 15 (3-5), p < 0.001. There was a strong statistical trend of mild traumatic brain injury (GCS [13][14][15] in the second period (p = 0.067, Fisher's Exact test) (Fig. 1).…”

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The changing epidemiology of trauma in child-bearing age women

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Background In the last two decades, there have been major improvements in the trauma system in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We aimed to study the changes in the incidence, type, severity, and outcome of trauma of hospitalized child-bearing age women in Al-Ain City, UAE, during that time. Methods Data from two separate trauma registries of Al-Ain Hospital, which were prospectively collected from March 2003 to March 2006 and January 2014 to December 2017, were analyzed retrospectively. All women aged 15–49 years were studied. The two periods were compared. Results Trauma incidence of hospitalized child-bearing age women was reduced by 47% during the second period. There were no significant differences in the mechanism of injury between the two periods. Road traffic collision was the main cause of injury (44% and 42%, respectively) followed by fall down (26.1% and 30.8%, respectively). The location of injury was significantly different (p = 0.018), with a strong trend of more home injuries in the second period (52.8% compared with 44%, p = 0.06). There was a strong statistical trend of mild traumatic brain injury (GCS 13–15) in the second period (p = 0.067, Fisher’s Exact test). Those who had normal GCS of 15 were significantly higher in the second period compared with those in the first period (95.3% compared with 86.4%, p < 0.001, Fisher’s Exact test) despite having more anatomical injury severity of the head (AIS 2 (1–5) compared with 1 (1–5), p = 0.025). The NISS was significantly higher in the second period (median (range) NISS 5 (1–45) compared with 4 (1–75), p = 0.02). Despite that, mortality was the same (1.6% compared with 1.7%, p = 0.99) while the length of hospital stay was significantly less (mean (SD) 5.6 (6.3) days compared with 10.6 (13.6) days, p < 0.0001). Conclusions The incidence of trauma in hospitalized child-bearing-age women was reduced by 47% over the last 15 years. Road traffic collisions and falls are the leading cause of injury in our setting. Home injuries increased over time. The mortality remained stable despite the increased severity of injured patients. More injury prevention efforts should target home injuries.

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“…This study included all women of child-bearing age (reproductive age) in the trauma registry. The child-bearing age is defined to be 15–49 years [ 15 , 16 ].…”

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The changing epidemiology of trauma in child-bearing age women

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“…Çocuklar, özellikle beş yaşın altındakiler, genellikle beslenme eksikliklerine karşı çok hassastır. İlk 1000 gün boyunca bu tür yetersizlik durumlarına maruz kaldıklarında, çocukların bilişsel gelişimlerinde ve fiziksel sağlık durumlarında geri dönüşü olmayan bazı hasarlar oluşabilmektedir (31). Emzirme uygulamaları afet sırasında ve sonrasında kesintiye uğrayabilir, donör anne sütüne erişim olmayabilir veya formül mamanın hijyenik olarak hazırlanması ve saklanması zorlaşabilir (12).…”

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Aytekin Özdemir

2023

YIU Saglik Bil Derg

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On February 6th, 2023, two major earthquakes occurred in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Pazarcık and a 7.6 magnitude earthquake centered in Elbistan, which was described as the “disaster of the century.” They are considered the worst earthquakes in Turkey’s history due to the high number of deaths and the effects spread to 11 provinces. According to the report issued by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) on March 1st, 2023, more than 45.000 people died, numerous houses and workplaces collapsed, and the intact buildings were severely damaged. Following health assessments of survivors, it was clear that there was an increased need for shelter, food, hygiene products, and heating, due to the winter. Feeding and hygiene are essential for many surviving infants, who need the care and protection of an adult. Breastfeeding is the safest recommended form of infant feeding during disasters. It is essential to maintain and support breastfeeding during disasters. Breastfeeding is the safest form of infant feeding, especially when the infant is living in crowded and unhygienic conditions with a high risk of infection, and in the case of diarrheal diseases. In addition, infant care should continue meticulously under the harsh conditions of disasters. In this regard, nurses have an important role in maintaining the breastfeeding of infants and young children in disasters, as they are closest to children and families in the field and health facilities. Considering the impact of climate change on the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, this review study will shed light on the appropriate methods to maintain the feeding and care of infants and young children after disasters. This study is also expected to raise awareness about the feeding and care of infants, who are a vulnerable group during and after disasters. This study aims to investigate the issue of infant feeding and care during disasters in light of the literature. Keywords: infant, infant care, natural disaster, breastfeeding

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“…Climate change has significantly increased the frequency of disasters globally (Banholzer et al 2014) and climate fuelled disasters like floods, cyclones, storms, and heat waves has doubled since the early 1990s and are becoming more frequent (Dembedza et al 2023). Disasters can impact multiple dimensions of community wellbeing and it can be both immediate (Madrid et al 2006) and long-term (Noy and duPont IV 2018), affecting physical (Lindell and Prater 2003), emotional (Kargillis et al 2014), social (Kreimer 2001), and economic aspects (Kreimer 2001) of people's lives.…”

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Understanding How Community Wellbeing is Affected by Climate Change: Evidence From a Systematic Literature Review

Dorji

Morrison‐Saunders

Blake

2023

Environmental Management

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Social science studies view community wellbeing to be a cumulative construct of multiple dimensions which include social, economic, environmental, physical, political, health, education indicators and more. The study of community wellbeing is compounded by climate change as it increases the frequency of disasters affecting all dimensions of community wellbeing. It becomes crucial for communities to build community resilience and address the impact on community wellbeing in the context of Disaster Risk Reduction and sustainable development. This systematic literature aimed to understand how community wellbeing is affected by climate change. It analysed 23 papers from Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, and Google Scholar, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method, to address three research questions: (i) how do climate change scholars understand community wellbeing, (ii) how community wellbeing is affected by specific climate change factors/conditions and the nature of impact, and (iii) how the impact on community wellbeing as a result of climate change is being addressed. The study found that climate change scholars hold mixed and multiple views or understanding of community wellbeing and climate change led to mental stress decreasing community wellbeing. The solutions to improve community wellbeing in the context of climate change suggests that adaptation should be the main policy instrument supplemented by mitigation strategies and recommends building a vibrant research culture in wellbeing and climate studies, among others. This review provides insights into the complex relationship between community wellbeing and climate change and identifies areas for future research and policy development.

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The relationship between climate change induced natural disasters and selected nutrition outcomes: a case of cyclone Idai, Zimbabwe

Cited by 7 publications

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The changing epidemiology of trauma in child-bearing age women

The changing epidemiology of trauma in child-bearing age women

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Understanding How Community Wellbeing is Affected by Climate Change: Evidence From a Systematic Literature Review

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