Exploration of the primary needs of health care services for earthquake victims in the west of Iran
نویسندگان
1 Ph.D. in Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 PhD in Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3 Assistant Professor of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, Department of Disaster and Emergency Health, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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چکیده
BACKGROUND: Natural disasters always have significant effects on social infrastructures, livingconditions, and health care systems. This study aims to explain the needs of victims in the west ofIran for primary health care services.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This thematic content analysis and qualitative study was donefrom September 2020 to June 2021 in the west of Iran. Participants were selected using purposivesampling method. The data were extracted through semi‑structured interviews with 17 earthquakevictims and then examined through thematic content analysis.RESULTS: By analyzing and coding the data, the primary needs of victims post an earthquake in thewest of Iran were classified into four main categories) health services, mental health, social health,and health management (and 14 subcategories.CONCLUSION: Regarding the primary needs (health services, mental health, social health, andhealth management), establishing a headquarters to meet the immediate and special health careneeds seems to be required. It was recommended to create institutions for monitoring and supportingthe health care needs at the level of the community and even policymaking, as well as guidingearthquake‑stricken areas such as the eco‑village.
