Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Ethan J. . Raker, Tyler Woods
Summary: This study examines the logics behind federal disaster aid and finds that the FEMA housing aid program has four burdensome aspects - application unit, documentation, damage sufficiency regulations, and long processing times - that lead to delayed or denied assistance for households in need. The research shows that applications from poor, communities of color are disproportionately denied or delayed due to the onerous program requirements and their implementation, which has a toll on the post-disaster well-being.
RSF-THE RUSSELL SAGE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Harsh Rawal, Asaad Nakhle, Matthew Peters, Apurv Srivastav, Sudesh Srivastav, Anand Irimpen
Summary: The study investigates the effects of hurricane Katrina on the incidence of acute myocardial infarctions (AMI). The results show that even 14 years after the storm, there was a four-fold increase in the incidence of AMI. Additionally, psychosocial, behavioral, and traditional risk factors for coronary artery disease were significantly higher more than a decade after the natural disaster.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Angela-Maithy Nguyen, Yeerae Kim, David M. Abramson
Summary: There is limited understanding on the connection between neighborhood factors and mental health among women who have been displaced by natural disasters, particularly in the case of Hurricane Katrina in the United States. This study examines the association between neighborhood socioeconomic status and mental health among women, both permanently displaced and those who have returned to their pre-Katrina residence, up to 10 years after the disaster. The findings suggest that higher neighborhood socioeconomic status is linked to better mental health outcomes, and this relationship is influenced by the displacement status of the women.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kevin M. Fitzpatrick
Summary: This study examines the impact of natural disasters on physical and mental health, finding that stressors play a significant role in post-traumatic stress symptoms after Hurricane Harvey. Younger individuals, nonwhites, and those displaced during the storm are more likely to experience higher symptom counts. Social and psychological resources can help mitigate negative outcomes and lower symptom reporting.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Josiemer Mattei, Martha Tamez, June O'Neill, Sebastien Haneuse, Sigrid Mendoza, Jonathan Orozco, Andrea Lopez-Cepero, Carlos F. Rios-Bedoya, Luis M. Falcon, Katherine L. Tucker, Jose F. Rodriguez-Orengo
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of chronic diseases and associated risk factors among adults in Puerto Rico before and after Hurricane Maria in 2017. Results showed a higher prevalence of unhealthy behaviors and chronic conditions among adults in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, indicating the need for long-term studies. Psychosocial factors improved, but still require attention, particularly in populations at higher risk for poor health.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gregory H. Cohen, Ruochen Wang, Laura Sampson, Sarah R. Lowe, Catherine K. Ettman, Salma M. Abdalla, Gregory A. Wellenius, Howard Cabral, Kenneth Ruggiero, Sandro Galea
Summary: This study investigated the combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Harvey on mental health, finding that the influence of stressors and traumas on depression and PTSD symptoms decreased over time.
JOURNAL OF URBAN HEALTH-BULLETIN OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kate Burrows, Kelvin C. Fong, Sarah R. Lowe, Elizabeth Fussell, Michelle L. Bell
Summary: Residential greenness may impact the mental health of disaster survivors, with changes in greenness levels associated with increased psychological distress. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of residential greenness on the health of disaster-affected populations.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sahra Tekin, Kate Burrows, Jo Billings, Mary Waters, Sarah R. Lowe
Summary: Weather-related disasters are increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change, with vulnerable populations being particularly affected. This study examined the psychosocial resources and coping strategies of hurricane survivors with different posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories. It found that factors such as hope, acceptance, and social support play a crucial role in resilience after a disaster, and ongoing mental, financial, and physical assistance is needed to support survivors.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael D. Hu, Kaitlyn G. Lawrence, Melanie Gall, Christopher T. Emrich, Mark R. Bodkin, W. Braxton Jackson, Nathaniel MacNell, Richard K. Kwok, Lawrence S. Engel, Dale P. Sandler
Summary: This study examined the impact of experiencing multiple disasters on mental health among residents of the US Gulf Coast. The results showed that disaster burden was associated with mental health outcomes, with measures such as the total count of loss events being positively correlated with perceived stress.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rui Zhang, Sheng Xu, Ruidong Sun
Summary: Based on data from the 2014 China Family Panel Studies, this study investigates the causal relationship between natural disasters and household debt using ordinary least squares and propensity score matching. The findings suggest that natural disasters not only increase the probability of households owning debt but also have a significant positive impact on the number of household debt. Heterogeneity analysis shows that natural disasters have a greater impact on families with large sizes and high-consumption levels, and household income and individual's health are potential mechanisms through which natural disasters affect household debt.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shaoyong Wu, Rui Zhang, Chuncao Wang, Dawei Feng
Summary: Examining the impact of natural disasters on rural household wealth, this study analyzed data from the China Family Panel Survey (CFPS) using multiple linear regression and propensity score matching methods. The findings showed that natural disasters have a significant negative impact on rural household wealth in the medium-to long-term. Heterogeneity analysis indicated that natural disasters have a greater effect on the wealth of larger households and households with high-consumption levels, while mechanism results suggest that natural disasters affect rural household wealth by reducing household income and harming individual's physical and mental health.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sophie Alfaro, Brendon Sen-Crowe, Cody Autrey, Adel Elkbuli
Summary: This study aims to analyze the impact of hurricanes on unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and identifies Florida as the area with the highest frequency of hurricanes and carbon monoxide poisoning deaths. The study also reveals higher death rates among Black individuals and a higher number of unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning deaths in medium metropolitan areas.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Syadani Riyad Fatema, Kylie Rice, Adam Rock, Md Shahidul Islam, Leah East, Kim Usher
Summary: Despite the increased risk of disasters in Bangladesh, there is a lack of research on the physical and mental health vulnerability of women following disasters. This study aimed to explore the health status and risk factors for women in disaster-prone areas of Bangladesh. The results showed that the physical and mental health of participants was significantly poorer, indicating the need for accurate health knowledge and strategies to improve women's health in these areas.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Iglesias-Mendoza, Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo, Sara Hadleigh-Dunn, Ashraf Labib
Summary: The paper explores the importance of linking theory with practice in engineering and management education, emphasizing the need to train emergency response teams to cope with rare events and learn from them. By comparing two disaster cases, the relevance of advanced mental modeling approaches for root cause analysis in training is highlighted. Future training should adopt a balanced approach that encompasses dichotomies.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Roya Amini, Faezeh Biglari, Masoud Khodaveisi, Leili Tapak
Summary: Earthquake as a health risk affects human health globally. Iran, located in a seismic zone, lacks proper earthquake preparedness. Women's involvement is crucial in reducing earthquake risk, and education based on behavioral theory is effective in earthquake preparedness. A study in Hamadan City, Iran, showed that HBM-based education increased awareness, HBM constructs, and earthquake preparedness in women, emphasizing the need for more focus on cues to action.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)