Resource Tag: EARTHQUAKES
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Characteristics of disaster-related suicide in Fukushima prefecture after the nuclear accident
Background: Suicide is a major concern after the 2011 earthquake and nuclear accident in Fukushima. Aims: This study delineates characteristics of the disaster-related suicides in Fukushima. Method: Data provided by the Fukushima Prefectural Police and data published by the Fukushima or Japanese Government were analyzed. Numbers of disaster-related suicides and evacuees were compared among the three prefectures affected. Age, sex, […]
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicide rate trends in the tsunami-disaster-affected area following the great East Japan earthquake: A descriptive study
Background: People who experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake (GEJE) were expected to have additional levels of psychological burden resulting from the stressful conditions imposed during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic; consequently, suicide rates may increase. Aim: We aimed to carry out continuous monitoring of suicide rates in the affected area following the GEJE under COVID-19 pandemic […]
The relationship between posttraumatic stress symptoms and suicide ideation among child survivors following the Wenchuan earthquake.
The association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and suicide ideation was examined in a sample of 2,298 child survivors of the Wenchuan earthquake. Results indicated that intrusion, avoidance, hyperarousal symptom clusters, and PTSD total score were significantly associated with suicide ideation. Contact us for a copy of this article, or view online at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265339890_The_Relationship_Between_Posttraumatic_Stress_Symptoms_and_Suicide_Ideation_Among_Child_Survivors_Following_the_Wenchuan_Earthquake