Document Type : Original Article
Authors
Health Information Technology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
AIM AND BACKGROUND: Women are among vulnerable groups and susceptible to mental
health problems during any disaster. Therefore, the current study aims to identify the mental health
information needs of women during disasters.
METHODS: This is a qualitative study carried out using content analysis method through
semi‑structured interviews with 27 participants in cities of Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad during the
year 2018.
RESULTS: The summary of the findings indicated 8 components and 25 subcomponents for health
information needs of women during disasters. These information needs included primary needs and
secondary needs such as psychological, social, cultural, support and rescue, policy‑making, media
coverage, and environmental needs.
CONCLUSION: The findings of this study can be used by authorities and policy‑makers during
disasters and rescue efforts for the female population and can help improve the general health
status of the society.
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