Post-Earthquake Psychiatric Morbidity
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: Over the past few decades, the incidence and magnitude of natural disasters including earthquakes has grown significantly, resulting in substantial economic damages and affecting or killing millions of people. Earthquakes and their consequences present a major global public health problem. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a catastrophic earthquake and psychiatric morbidity. Methods: Sample consists of 100 patients who were interviewed and ICD-10 was used to attain the diagnosis of various mental illnesses. Results: Results demonstrated that post-earthquake increases the incidence of frequency and worry, fear about earthquake. Results showed that the occurrence of Post-Earthquake effect among mental illness was found higher in females (49%) than in males (41%). The predominant study population was between the age group of 21-30years (31%), Hindu religion (81%) and PTSD (39%). Conclusion: These results indicate a need to develop an effective outreach strategy for dealing with postearthquake effect among earthquake victims
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Dr Niska Sinha
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