Exploring attitudes towards health preparedness in the Middle East and North Africa against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats: A qualitative study

IF 2.6 3区管理学 Q3 MANAGEMENT

Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management Pub Date : 2023-10-10 DOI:10.1111/1468-5973.12509

Hassan Farhat, Guillaume Alinier, Mariana Helou, Ioannis Galatas, Denis Josse, Craig Campbell, Nelson Olim, Ayşe Handan Dökmeci, Mohammed Heriza, Henda Chebbi, Kawther El-Aifa, Amira Jaafar, Sami Souissi, Asma Ben Amor, Nicholas Castle, Loua Al-Shaikh, Walid Abougalala, Mohamed Ben Dhiab, James Laughton

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Abstract

Since 1970, Middle East and North African (MENA) countries have witnessed evolutionary industrial development and long-running terrorist and inter-country conflicts. Additionally, the risk of accidental, deliberate or natural chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats has also increased, requiring a collaborative review of the health sectors’ preparedness for potential CBRN risks within the region. This study aimed to explore the opinion of multidisciplinary experts interested in disaster management research in MENA about perspectives and challenges on readiness for potential CBRN incidents.

A modified interview online link was sent to the participants. A qualitative thematic analysis was performed on the responses using Nvivo®12 software, following semi-structured modified interviews using the Phonic® application.

A total of 29 participants were sufficient to reach the data saturation. Through an inductive coding approach, five themes were identified: ‘CBRN-Related Incidents are a Threat’, ‘Inadequate National Practice and Policy’, ‘Need for International Cooperation’, ‘Importance of Better Mass Gathering Management’, and ‘Ineffective Hospital Preparedness’.

With the assistance of the World Health Organization, there is a consensus on the need for cooperation between the MENA countries to ensure adequate healthcare preparedness for CBRN threats. Suggested measures should be considered, such as creating a unified database and liaison officer designation.

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探讨中东和北非地区对防范化学、生物、放射性和核威胁的卫生准备工作的态度：定性研究

自 1970 年以来，中东和北非（MENA）国家经历了工业发展的演变以及长期的恐怖主义和国家间冲突。此外，意外、蓄意或自然的化学、生物、辐射和核（CBRN）威胁的风险也在增加，这就要求对该地区卫生部门应对潜在 CBRN 风险的准备情况进行合作审查。本研究旨在探讨中东和北非地区对灾害管理研究感兴趣的多学科专家对潜在化学、生物、辐射和核事件准备工作的观点和挑战的看法。在使用 Phonic® 应用程序进行半结构化修改访谈之后，使用 Nvivo®12 软件对答复进行了定性专题分析。通过归纳编码方法，确定了五个主题：在世界卫生组织的协助下，中东和北非国家就合作的必要性达成了共识，以确保为应对 CBRN 威胁做好充分的医疗准备。应考虑建议的措施，如建立统一的数据库和指定联络官。

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Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management MANAGEMENT-

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