Physical and mental health status of women in disaster-affected areas in Bangladesh

Syadani Riyad Fatema (), Kylie Rice (), Adam Rock (), Md Shahidul Islam (), Leah East () and Kim Usher ()
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Syadani Riyad Fatema: University of New England
Kylie Rice: University of New England
Adam Rock: University of New England
Md Shahidul Islam: University of New England
Leah East: University of Southern Queensland
Kim Usher: University of New England

Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2023, vol. 117, issue 3, No 25, 2715-2733

Abstract: Abstract Despite the increased risk of disasters in the Bangladesh, there is a dearth of research about women’s physical and mental health vulnerability following disasters. This study aimed to explore the physical and mental health status and associated risk factors of women in recurrent disaster-affected areas of Bangladesh. Participants (N = 408) were recruited using systematic random sampling from two purposively selected disaster-prone areas (Upazilas of Sagata and Sarankhola), using a structured questionnaire conducted in person. Physical and mental health status was assessed using the health Short Form 12 (SF-12) measure that is comprised of both physical health (PCS-12) and mental health (MCS-12) subscales. Of the 408 participants, the mean scores on PCS-12 and MCS-12 subscales were 43.85 ± 28.04 and 37.70 ± 27.29, respectively, which were strongly correlated, r = .71, p

Keywords: Women; Physical health; Mental health; Risk factors; Disasters; Bangladesh (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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