Psychological impact of disaster relief operations: a study following consecutive earthquakes in Turkey

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dc.authorid0000-0002-0340-7039
dc.authorscopusid25823335100
dc.authorwosidLKE-6303-2024
dc.contributor.authorİşeri, Ali
dc.contributor.authorBaltacı, Recep
dc.contributor.authorid135066
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-06T11:55:05Z
dc.date.available2024-11-06T11:55:05Z
dc.date.issued2024-05
dc.departmentFakülteler, Mühendislik, Mimarlık ve Tasarım Fakültesi, Endüstri Mühendisliği (İngilizce) Bölümü
dc.descriptionScience Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI)
dc.description.abstractObjective: This cross-sectional study investigates the immediate psychological effects of disaster relief operations on team members following 2 consecutive major earthquakes in Turkey. Methods: A total of 170 participants, including professional firefighters, search and rescue (SAR) workers, and volunteers, were surveyed approximately 1 month after the conclusion of active SAR operations. The study utilizes the DSM-V criteria and the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5) to assess symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among participants. Results: The findings reveal a point prevalence of 35.3% for probable PTSD, highlighting the substantial psychological impact on disaster relief teams. Factors such as age, residency in affected areas, and active SAR involvement significantly influenced probable PTSD rates. Interestingly, actively engaged SAR members had lower probable PTSD rates, possibly due to their training. Those who directly witnessed the earthquakes had higher scores, highlighting the impact of firsthand exposure. Additionally, individuals aged 50 and above displayed a higher mean total severity score compared to younger participants. Conclusions: This research contributes to understanding the mental well-being of disaster relief professionals. The study’s findings underscore the importance of timely mental health support and training for these responders, emphasizing the need for preparedness in disaster relief teams.
dc.identifier.citationIseri, A., & Baltaci, R. (2024). Psychological Impact of Disaster Relief Operations: A Study Following Consecutive Earthquakes in Turkey. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 18, e128, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2024.134
dc.identifier.doi10.1017/dmp.2024.134
dc.identifier.eissn1938-744X
dc.identifier.endpage8
dc.identifier.issn1935-7893
dc.identifier.startpage1
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.mudanya.edu.tr/handle/20.500.14362/216
dc.identifier.volume18
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001314640300001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.institutionauthorİşeri, Ali
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCambridge University Press
dc.relation.journalCambridge University Press
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale- Uluslararası- Hakemli Dergi- Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.titlePsychological impact of disaster relief operations: a study following consecutive earthquakes in Turkey
dc.typeMakale
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