Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
Volume 62, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102416
Keywords
Disasters; Gorkha earthquake; Psychosocial impacts; Mental health
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This study focuses on the adverse psychosocial impacts of the Gorkha earthquake in 2015 in Nepal, revealing negative effects on social structure and mental health, including higher rates of suicide, physical abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), aggression among males, and uncertainty faced by the affected population. The absence of government support and assistance exacerbated the overall psychosocial impact on the victims.
Disaster impacts the affected population both physically and psychosocially. Due to an overemphasis on rehabilitation and response to the physical damages, the psychosocial impacts are neglected in most disaster scenarios. This study analyzes the experiences from the Gorkha earthquake of 2015 in Nepal, and its adverse psychosocial impacts among the affected population. The main objectives of the study were (1) to investigate the factors affecting psychosocial health; (2) to find its impact on the people's work; (3) to explore the traumatic experiences and insecurities faced by the victims; and (4) to study the pre-existing social problems. Using a conceptual framework, the study followed a mixed-methods approach using both quantitative and qualitative tools for data collection and analysis. The major findings involve the negative impacts upon the social setup and mental health in Nepal, including higher suicide rates, physical abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), aggression among the males, and uncertainty. The absence of government support and assistance enhanced the overall psychosocial impact on the affected population.
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