For establishment of the healthcare information booklet after Turkey-Syrian earthquake based on the past disaster

Abstract

After a natural disaster, it is important to maintain the health of the victims, but after the Turkey-Syria earthquake, this information has not yet been provided. Tohoku University has compiled information on maintaining health care after the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011 into a booklet, which is available to the public. The purpose of this study is to investigate user satisfaction with this booklet. A total of 505 organizations participated in this study by completing questionnaires and evaluating the booklet. Quantitative responses were analyzed and coded by theme. Open-ended responses indicated that it was difficult for the general public to understand the data in the booklet. This study shows the need to keep in mind the ease of understanding for the general public when providing information on post-disaster care. We hope that this study will lead to better health care information for the victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake.