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Health in Emergencies & Disasters Quarterly
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ISSN 2345-4210 · Negah Institute for Scientific Communication · 376 articles in the index
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Enhancing Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Iran Post-disasters: Policy Brief
This policy brief aims to identify structural, cultural, and operational barriers to effective psychosocial rehabilitation after natural disasters in Iran and provide actionable recommendations for improving the existing framework. A mixed-methods approach was applied, including a scoping review of…
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Climate Change and Its Implications for Occupational Health and Safety: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Background: Physical and mental health promotion as well as social well-being of all employees is a central element of occupational health practice. It is becoming more evident that climate change is a core challenge confronting various global sectors, with substantial effects not only on…
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Dentists in Southern State of India, During Coronavirus Disease-19
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) affected health professionals and humans around the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced COVID-19 as pandemic on March 11, 2020. Hence the purpose of the research was to evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practice of dentist in southern…
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Knowledge and Attitude of Prehospital Emergency Workers Regarding Professional Legal Issues: A Cross-sectional Study
Background: Emergency medical services, more commonly known as EMS, is the first level of health care. The first step to be protected against legal traps is to gain the due legal knowledge. The current study surveyed the knowledge and attitude of prehospital emergency workers regarding professional…
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The Intersection of Emergency and Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change: A Converging Agenda for Global Health Resilience
The convergence of emergency and disaster risk and climate change presents one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, like floods, heatwaves, wildfires, rising seas, and storms have increased markedly, placing unprecedented…
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Impact of Temperature on Response Times in Emergency Medical Services
Background: Situations involving ambulance dispatch can be influenced by environmental factors, such as weather and climate. Therefore, this study investigates how temperature impacts the response time of emergency medical services in Golestan Province, Iran. Materials and Methods: A study was…
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Evaluation of the Impacts of Extreme Temperature Trends on Adverse Health Outcomes in Tehran City, Iran
Background: Climate change and its consequences affect all aspects of human life, and with their escalation, short-term and long-term impacts are also intensified. One of the most important issues affected by climate change is public health. Tehran (capital city of Iran) as a densely populated…
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Factors Influencing Adherence to Standard Infection Control Precautions Among Prehospital Emergency Personnel
Background: The rising incidence of healthcare-associated infections underscores the need for strict adherence to standard precautions. The prehospital emergency service is the initial contact point for patients, where infection risks can start. This study was conducted to evaluate the factors…
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Fire Emergency Response Modeling and Analysis in Hospital Emergency Departments Using a Petri Net Model
Background: Fire safety in emergencies and health care centers is a morally and legally sensitive issue, so if patients or staff are affected by external factors such as fire, the quality of the overall system management and health care will directly be touched. Medical centers are among the places…
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From Ontological Security Towards Disaster Psychological Recovery: Scale Development and Validation
Background: After the earthquake, communities faced various psychological challenges in safety and security assumptions and experienced ontological insecurity. Considering the role of ontological security and housing reconstruction on long-term psychological trauma recovery, the purpose of the…
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Assessing the Perceived Impacts of Cyclone Remal on Households in Patuakhali District, Bangladesh
Background: Cyclone Remal struck the coastal regions of Bangladesh in May 2024, causing widespread social, environmental, and economic disruptions. Patuakhali District, one of the most cyclone-prone regions in the country, experienced significant impacts, necessitating an in-depth assessment of…
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Fire Preparedness and Risk Awareness Among Islamic Boarding School Students in Indonesia: A Quantitative Citywide Survey in Jambi
Background: Fire incidents in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) in Indonesia continue to occur frequently due to structural vulnerabilities, weak safety protocols, and low student preparedness. However, empirical research specifically addressing fire readiness in pesantren remains limited. This…
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A Content Analysis of People’s Perception of Climate Change and Its Relationship With Flooding in Parts of Northwestern Iran
Background: Climate change is a significant natural factor contributing to environmental problems, resulting in substantial political, economic, social, and climatic consequences worldwide. This study aimed to explain people’s perceptions of climate change and their relationship to flooding in…
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Training Healthcare Personnel in Bioterrorism in Iran: A Scoping Review
Background: Bioterrorism, with a high fatality rate, poses a serious threat to public health. This scoping review aimed to examine the types of bioterrorism training for healthcare personnel in Iran, assess their awareness and preparedness levels, and identify educational gaps to inform strategies…
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Climate Change Mitigation Legislation in Developing Countries: A Social-ecological Systems-based Framework
Background: Climate change is the greatest environmental threat of the century, and developing countries, being most vulnerable, need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Passing climate mitigation legislation is a crucial step toward this goal. Materials and Methods: This research analyzes…
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Coping Strategies and Mental Health Symptoms in Emergency Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Background: Appropriate coping strategies employed by emergency nurses during a pandemic can help reduce their psychiatric issues and positively impact the quality of patient care. This study aimed to determine the relationship between different coping strategies of emergency nurses and their…
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Risk Management Dimensions in CBRNE Incidents: A Scoping Review for Hospital Preparedness
Background: Hospital management must focus on maintaining preparedness and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and patients during crises. This study aimed to determine the dimensions of risk management in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) incidents for…
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Risk Assessment of COVID-19 Transmission During the Arbaeen Mass Gathering in 2025
Background: Mass gatherings pose significant public health challenges due to the potential for infectious disease (ID) transmission. The Arbaeen religious event is among the largest annual gatherings worldwide. Although COVID-19 is less of a global concern, the emergence of new variants and…
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Reflections on Life Beyond Crisis: The Theory of Relative Biocentric Health—from Surviving to Living
We live in a time of deepening paradox: Never before have we had more knowledge and technology at our disposal, and never before have so many people been ill, exhausted, and disconnected from life. Mental and physical illnesses are increasing worldwide [1], stress is exhausting people and systems…
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The 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025): Progress and the Way Forward
In June 2025, Geneva hosted the 8th UN Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) (GP2025) under the theme “Every Day Counts – Act for Resilience Today”. Over 4,000 delegates from 180+ countries attended, reflecting broad engagement across governments, civil society, and science [1]. This…