Earthquake
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of individuals who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake through a qualitative approach.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Zülal TATAR
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Having experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake * Being 18 years of age or older, * Agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* The presence of medical/psychiatric conditions that may affect study measurements (e.g., neurological disorders, severe psychiatric illness) * Individuals with orthopedic, neurological, or other problems that developed before or due to the earthquake and that may prevent the participant from participating in the assessments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Ended Questionnaire | At baseline (Day 1) | Participants will be asked 7 open-ended questions about how they were affected by the Kahramanmaraş earthquake, how their lives changed, and how they returned to their normal daily routines: What was the biggest change in your life after the earthquake? What was the most important thing that kept you going after the earthquake? What is the most important lesson you learned from your earthquake experience? What factors made it easier to return to your normal daily routine after the earthquake? What factors made it difficult to return to your normal daily routine after the earthquake? How did the earthquake affect you psychologically? How long did you stay in temporary shelter after the earthquake? |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participant Introduction Form | At baseline (Day 1) | The following questions addressing the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants will be asked: Age, Gender, Height, Weight, Education level, Location during the earthquake, Was your home damaged?, Were you forced to relocate due to the earthquake?, Did you suffer any physical injuries during the earthquake?, Were any of your relatives injured?, Did you lose a first-degree relative in the earthquake?, Did you receive psychological support after the earthquake?, Did you have a disaster/emergency kit in your home before the earthquake?, Did you receive disaster training before the earthquake? |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed