ADAPTATION OF PARENTS' ROLE FUNCTIONS POST DISASTER WITH BALANCED NUTRITION NEEDS FULFILLMENT OF TOGETHER

Background : In 2018, Lombok had earthquake for about 3 weeks which killed a lot of victims, disaster and make people become refugees. Disaster makes stress and trauma for victims that need to adapt with new environment to fulfill their basic needs especially balanced nutrition. This research is aimed at identifying the correlation between the pattern of adaptation of parent’s post disaster role and the fulfillment of balanced nutrition of toddlers.Method : This research is designed as correlational study with Cross-sectional approach. The samples were 89 respondents selected through proportional random sampling technique. The data were collected using 2 types of questionnaires distributes to women with toddlers.Result : The research showed that of 89 respondents, 63 respondents (70.2%) had the adaptive role, 26 of them (29.2%) had ineffective role. In relation to balanced nutrition, it is 67 respondents (75.2%) that fulfill the balanced nutrition. Statistic test of spearmen rank’s correlation showed that (rho) value < 0.05 (0.00<0.05) which means that Ha is accepted. The correlation value is 0.584 meaning that there is strong and positive correlation.Conclution : It is inferred that there is correlation between the pattern of adaptation of parent’s post disaster role and the fulfillment of balanced nutrition of toddlers in Jenggala.

Investigating the level of functional preparedness of selected Tehran hospitals in the face of biological events: a focus on COVID-19

Purpose This study aims to evaluate the functional readiness of selected hospitals in Tehran in the face of biological events focusing on the Coronavirus. Design/methodology/approach The current study is a cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study, with the research population consisting of four hospitals in Tehran (Ministry of Health, Social Security, Azad and Military University). This study used data collection tools, standardized functional preparedness tools for hospitals using a biological approach and a standardized checklist of biological event preparations for the American Hospital Association. Interviews with the incident and disaster committee director and observation of each hospital’s existing documents, were used to collect data, which was then analyzed using SPSS-16 software. Findings According to the results, the average percentage of total hospital preparedness in biological events is 36.9%. With 53.3%, the selected military hospital has the most preparation, whereas the Ministry of Health has the lowest preparation with 28.3%. Surge capacity management and communication had the most remarkable preparedness rate of 68.75% (adequate preparedness), biological consultants, meeting management and post-disaster recovery had the lowest preparedness rate of 0% (extremely weak preparedness). Practical implications The average functional preparedness of selected hospitals in Tehran was assessed at an insufficient level in this study. Given the recurrence of disease waves, these results are helpful in increasing hospital preparedness for impending events. Improving preparedness in most areas, especially in post-disaster recovery seems necessary. Originality/value Given the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to assess hospitals’ readiness to increase capacity and respond to this scourge. Few studies have been done in this field in the world. This study investigates this issue in the capital of Iran. The finding of this study suggest authorities’ attention to this issue and the creation of severe and prompt solutions and measures and the use of military hospital experiences to improve biological threat preparedness.

Suggestions for large-scale, postdisaster reconstruction involving indigenous populations: a participatory approach to recovery after Typhoon Morakot

Purpose The participatory method, a major factor for a successful post-disaster reconstruction (PDR) project, is applied in various stages of the PDR. However, the application of this method for PDR involving indigenous populations is underexplored. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze the critical factors that can influence the participatory PDR in the indigenous context. Design/methodology/approach Two large-scale, indigenous, post-disaster relocation projects after the 2009 Typhoon Morakot were selected as case studies. The qualitative and quantitative methodology (semi-structured interview and questionnaire) were applied in the research. Findings A participation-friendly policy, community organization, the extent of damage, flexibility of nongovernmental organizations, understanding of the participatory concept and mutual trust were found to be essential factors that profoundly influence participation in PDR projects. Originality/value This study contributes by providing guidelines for future participatory PDR projects, especially in the indigenous context.