Conditions and issues in the stricken area by the Great East Japan Earthquake as seen in interview surveys with health professionals from Shichigahama Town, Miyagi Prefecture
10.14442/generalist.37.27
- VernacularTitle:宮城県七ヶ浜町保健師等への聞き取りからみる東日本大震災被災地の現状と課題
- Author:
Naoki Furumoto
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
disaster;
restoration;
health;
medical treatment;
nursing
- From:An Official Journal of the Japan Primary Care Association
2014;37(1):27-32
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Introduction : Indicators were identified concerning the long-term view of support in disaster.
Methods : The author gathered information from two community healthcare nurses and an administrative manager from Shichigahama Town, Miyagi Prefecture, in May 2013
Results : Appropriate information was successfully gathered leading to a greater understanding of the town inhabitants. As a result, this provided the author with sufficient data to understand citizen-based town planning for future administrative services.
Conclusion : The staff of local government offices require added support in addition to the local citizens. The mutual understanding and cooperation with such citizens, can help to prevent confusion during times of disaster.
