Readiness of Hospitals Affiliated to Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences against Disasters
Journal Title: Journal of Disaster and Emergency Research - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: In November 2017, the earthquake with the magnitudes of 7.3 Richter was occurred near Azgel, on the Iranian-Iraqi border. This study aimed to assess the health status and the health services provided in the earthquake. Because health environment is considered as a key element to reduce earthquake damages. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Villages with a population of 150 or more inhabitants which were supported by 5 rural and urban health centers have been selected. The data collection tools were including the standards Sphere project, for the quantitative and qualitative comparison of facilities and the WHO checklist for evaluating the facilities. The checklist included 7 categories and 14 subcategories and 37 activities which were done by the researcher group for 7 days after 18 days from the earthquake. Results: In the subcategories of the household, the provision and use of design and ready-made places and hand washing, in general, the evaluated activities were in full compliance. The subcategory of the temporary accommodation area of the affected areas in all the regions had 100% relative compliance; since setting up tents was non-principled and with no monitoring by the concerned organizations. In the subcategory of personal protection and provision of disposal facilities for infants, there was a lack of conformity. Five subcategories and 2 activities of all activities are shared with other related organizations and should co-ordinate with other organizations. Conclusion: Evaluating, prioritizing the level of interventions, establishing coordination in conducting common activities, and educating are suggested for providing better and more effective future services.
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Aabas Ali DehghaniTafti, Mohammad reza Shokoohi
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