灾后环境中手卫生的流行程度及其影响因素:对土耳其地震影响人群的研究

IF 2.5 4区 医学 Q2 EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Hatice Eda Yoltay, Gözde Özsezer, Gülengül Mermer, Meryem Yavuz van Giersbergen
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导言:自然灾害会严重破坏获得基本需求,包括清洁水和卫生设施,从而增加感染风险。手卫生是预防感染的最简单和最有效的方法之一,但在这种情况下往往成为一项挑战。这项研究的重点是2023年2月6日土耳其地震后居住在临时住房中的个人。目的:本研究的主要目的是评估受灾人群中手卫生习惯的流行程度及影响这些行为的因素。方法:从阿达纳、奥斯曼尼耶、哈塔伊和加济安泰普四个省的集装箱城市随机抽取的3600多名参与者中收集数据。采用定量和定性研究方法,以确保全面了解手卫生行为。使用了一份详细的问卷来评估洗手频率、获得水和使用卫生用品等因素。此外,还进行了焦点小组讨论,探讨影响卫生习惯的个人和环境因素。结果:结果表明,尽管大多数人意识到手卫生的重要性,但一些障碍,如获得清洁水的机会有限,心理压力和缺乏卫生用品,阻碍了他们保持适当卫生的能力。灾难发生后,洗手的频率略有增加,但诸如健忘、时间限制和卫生用品不足引起的皮肤刺激等挑战很常见。结论:本研究为了解土耳其震后集装箱城市中手卫生习惯的流行程度及其影响因素提供了重要见解。研究结果表明,尽管个人对手部卫生的重要性有基本认识,但多重障碍,包括获得水、卫生用品和心理压力,严重影响了他们在灾后保持适当卫生习惯的能力。这项研究强调了继续教育、改善获得卫生用品的机会和社会心理支持的迫切需要,以便在灾后环境中维持卫生行为。通过解决生理和心理障碍,公共卫生干预措施可以更有效地减少受灾人口感染传染病的风险。此外,该研究强调了为未来灾害做好准备的重要性,确保卫生资源随时可用,个人具备在不利条件下保持卫生的知识和技能。
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Prevalence of Hand Hygiene in Post-Disaster Environments and Affecting Factors: A Study on Earthquake-Affected Populations in Turkey.

Introduction: Natural disasters can increase the risk of infection by severely disrupting access to basic needs, including clean water and sanitation. Hand hygiene, one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent infections, often becomes a challenge in such situations. The study focused on individuals living in temporary housing following the earthquakes in Turkey on February 6, 2023.

Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of hand hygiene practices and the factors affecting these behaviors among individuals affected by disasters.

Methods: Data were collected from more than 3,600 randomly selected participants living in container cities in four provinces: Adana, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Gaziantep. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used to ensure a comprehensive understanding of hand hygiene behaviors. A detailed questionnaire was used to assess factors such as frequency of hand washing, access to water, and use of hygiene products. In addition, focus group discussions were conducted to explore individual and environmental factors influencing hygiene practices.

Results: The results showed that although most individuals were aware of the importance of hand hygiene, several barriers, such as limited access to clean water, psychological stress, and a lack of hygiene supplies, hindered their ability to maintain proper hygiene. The frequency of hand washing increased slightly after the disaster, but challenges such as forgetfulness, time constraints, and skin irritation from inadequate hygiene products were common.

Conclusion: This study provides important insights into the prevalence of and factors influencing hand hygiene practices in post-earthquake container cities in Turkey. Findings suggest that although individuals have a basic awareness of the importance of hand hygiene, multiple barriers, including access to water, hygiene supplies, and psychological stress, significantly impact their ability to maintain proper hygiene practices after a disaster. This study highlights the critical need for continued education, improved access to hygiene supplies, and psychosocial support to sustain hygiene behaviors in post-disaster settings. By addressing both physical and psychological barriers, public health interventions can be more effective in reducing the risk of infectious diseases in disaster-affected populations. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of preparedness for future disasters by ensuring hygiene resources are readily available and individuals are equipped with the knowledge and skills to maintain hygiene under adverse conditions.

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Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine Medicine-Emergency Medicine
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3.10
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279
期刊介绍: Prehospital and Disaster Medicine (PDM) is an official publication of the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine. Currently in its 25th volume, Prehospital and Disaster Medicine is one of the leading scientific journals focusing on prehospital and disaster health. It is the only peer-reviewed international journal in its field, published bi-monthly, providing a readable, usable worldwide source of research and analysis. PDM is currently distributed in more than 55 countries. Its readership includes physicians, professors, EMTs and paramedics, nurses, emergency managers, disaster planners, hospital administrators, sociologists, and psychologists.
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