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Challenges and Problems Facing 2017 Kermanshah Earthquake Survivors: A Qualitative Study
Bahar Khosravi1, Tariq Xosravi2, Arash Ziapour3
1Students Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Community Mental Health Journal
|June 4, 2020
Summary
The 2017 Kermanshah earthquake survivors faced significant health, economic, resource management, and social service challenges. Addressing these issues requires comprehensive health support, equitable aid distribution, and better utilization of local social capital.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Earthquakes present substantial challenges to human life and societal well-being.
- The 2017 Kermanshah earthquake significantly impacted survivors, necessitating an investigation into their experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted challenges and problems encountered by survivors of the 2017 Kermanshah earthquake.
- To identify key areas for improving post-disaster support and recovery.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study employing conventional qualitative content analysis.
- Data collection through semi-structured interviews with 28 adult survivors in Kermanshah Province, Iran.
- Data analysis using Graneheim and Lundman method, with Lincoln and Guba criteria for rigor.
Main Results:
- Survivor challenges were categorized into four main areas: health issues, economic difficulties, improper resource management, and inadequate social services.
- Specific sub-categories detailed the nature and extent of these problems.
- Analysis revealed a significant burden on earthquake victims.
Conclusions:
- Earthquake survivors face numerous interconnected challenges requiring multifaceted solutions.
- Recommendations include prioritizing survivor health, ensuring equitable distribution of aid, and leveraging local social capital for enhanced recovery efforts.
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