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2. Infant formula donations and code violations during earthquake relief efforts in Türkiye in 2023: an observational study.
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Guan, Jiayi, Iellamo, Alessandro, Chase, Jodine, and Ververs, Mija
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MARKETING laws , *INFANT formulas -- Law & legislation , *BREASTFEEDING , *CHILDREN'S health , *INFANTS , *SCIENTIFIC observation , *HEALTH policy , *GOVERNMENT agencies , *INTERNATIONAL agencies , *NUTRITIONAL requirements , *CHARITY , *INFANT nutrition , *BREASTFEEDING promotion , *NATURAL disasters , *HUMANITARIANISM , *EMERGENCY management , *RULES - Abstract
Background: On 6 February 2023, an Mw 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Türkiye and north-western Syria, affecting the lives of 4.6 and 2.5 million children, respectively. In such crises, infants who are dependent on commercial milk formula (CMF) face increased vulnerability to diseases and malnutrition as safe preparation of CMF becomes difficult and sometimes impossible. The Operational Guidance on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (OG-IFE) provides guidance on protecting and supporting recommended infant and young child feeding and minimizing the risks that come with CMF feeding. In addition, the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (the Code) ensures adequate nutrition for infants by protecting and promoting breastfeeding and ensuring the proper usage of CMF. This study aims to document violations of the Code and the OG-IFE during the earthquake relief efforts to help strengthen infant and young child feeding emergency responses and inform future disaster relief policies. Methods: Data was collected from 6 February to 10 March 2023 through Internet sources. Social media, news websites, and the Emergency Nutrition Network forum were used for data collection. Turkish content was translated into English for analysis, with a focus on donation-related information and Code violations related to baby food and infant feeding. Results: A total of 40 reports on CMF, complementary food, and feeding equipment donations were collected. Three main types of violations of the OG-IFE and the Code were identified, with the majority of them being incidences of individuals, humanitarian organizations, and government agencies seeking or accepting donations. Infant formula companies continued to violate the Code by donating large quantities of CMF and feeding equipment to the Turkish Red Crescent, government agencies, and disaster relief infant and young child feeding (IYCF) coordination authorities. Conclusions: These incidents reflected a systematic violation of the Code and non-compliance with the OG-IFE. Globally accepted IYCF standards and recommendations were not consistently followed due to fragmented early responses. There is a critical need to step up efforts to ensure appropriate and safe IYCF practice protecting and supporting breastfed and non-breastfed infants in emergencies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Data analysis of patients admitted to the emergency medicine clinic of Mersin City Training and Research Hospital after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake.
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Köseoğlu, Zikret, Çolak, Tamer, Beydilli, İnan, Altunok, Giray, Şener, Kemal, Demir, Kaddafi, Uzan, Ahmet, and Söker, Süleyman
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TRAUMA surgery ,INJURY risk factors ,HEMORRHAGE risk factors ,EXTREMITIES (Anatomy) -- Surgery ,AMPUTATION ,MORTALITY ,PATIENTS ,ACADEMIC medical centers ,DATA analysis ,RETROPERITONEUM ,CRUSH syndrome ,FASCIOTOMY ,HOSPITAL admission & discharge ,MEDICAL care ,HOSPITAL emergency services ,HOSPITALS ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,RHABDOMYOLYSIS ,ACUTE kidney failure ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ABDOMINAL injuries ,MEDICAL records ,ACQUISITION of data ,SOFT tissue injuries ,RIB fractures ,CHEST injuries ,NATURAL disasters ,EMERGENCY management ,ACCIDENTAL falls ,HEAD injuries ,DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
Copyright of Turkish Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery / Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi is the property of KARE Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2024
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4. Disaster Response Self-Efficacy of Students in the Nursing Department: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Yılmaz, Dilek and Buran, Gonca
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CROSS-sectional method ,SELF-efficacy ,CRONBACH'S alpha ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESEARCH methodology ,COLLEGE students ,DATA analysis software ,EMERGENCY management ,NURSING students - Abstract
Background: Nurses take on important roles in disasters. In this regard, the disaster response self-efficacy of nursing students must be evaluated. The study aimed to determine the self-efficacy of nursing students in disaster response. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the study sample consisted of 207 nursing students who were in their third or fourth year attending the nursing department of a state university in the Marmara region of Türkiye between October and December 2023. Data were collected using a student description form and the disaster response self-efficacy scale. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 22.05 ± 2.23 years, 73.4% were female, 50.2% were in their third year of study, 90.3% felt a need for education on disaster nursing, and 76.8% stated that they did not have sufficient knowledge and skills relating to disasters. The students’ mean total score on the disaster response self-efficacy scale was 3.23 ± 0.68. In addition, the disaster response self-efficacy levels of students who stated they had sufficient knowledge and skills concerning disaster response were significantly higher than those of other students (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Students demonstrated a medium level of disaster response self-efficacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. Did Turkey Experience Reductions in Air Pollution During The Covid-19 Lockdown and Partial Lockdown?
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Yener, İsmet and Demirarslan, Kazım Onur
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COVID-19 pandemic ,AIR pollution ,STAY-at-home orders ,ANTHROPOGENIC effects on nature ,EMERGENCY management ,MARTIAL law - Abstract
Copyright of Journal of Natural Hazards & Environment (JNHE) / Doğal Afetler ve Çevre Dergisi (DACD) is the property of Artvin Coruh University and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2024
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6. Spatial correlations in ground motion intensity measuring from the 2023 Türkiye earthquake.
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Guoliang Shao, Ruizhi Wen, Hongwei Wang, Yeifei Ren, and Baofeng Zhou
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GROUND motion ,EARTHQUAKES ,EARTHQUAKE zones ,EMERGENCY management ,AREA measurement ,EARTHQUAKE hazard analysis - Abstract
When evaluating an area's seismic risk or resilience, it is necessary to use the spatial correlation to analyze the ground motion parameters of multiple sites together in an earthquake. These two large earthquakes in Türkiye provided the possibility for spatial correlation analysis of ground motion intensity measurements in this area. Based on the strong motion records provided by The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority of Türkiye (AFAD), this study uses the local ground motion prediction equation in Türkiye to give spatial correlation analysis of Intensity Measurements. This study gives an exponential model based on a semivariogram and compares it with the correlation model obtained from previous studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. The Additional Burden of Earthquakes: Asbestos Risks Rising in Türkiye.
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Yavuz, Cavit Işık
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CANCER , *WASTE products , *ENVIRONMENTAL exposure , *OCCUPATIONAL exposure , *NATURAL disasters , *ASBESTOS , *EMERGENCY management - Abstract
The article discusses the additional burden of earthquakes on asbestos risks in Türkiye. It highlights that asbestos, despite being a natural mineral, has adverse health effects on humans and is linked to various diseases, including cancer. Asbestos is currently used in over 3000 products, increasing the risk of exposure and related diseases. Earthquakes can contribute to the spread of asbestos fibers through damaged or collapsed buildings, posing a significant threat to public health. The article emphasizes the need for comprehensive measures to reduce the asbestos burden and improve waste management capacity in disaster preparedness plans. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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8. Stock market response to natural disasters: Does corporate sustainability performance make difference?
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Aksoy, Mine and Yilmaz, Mustafa K.
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CORPORATE sustainability , *EMERGENCY management , *ORGANIZATIONAL performance , *ABNORMAL returns , *STOCKS (Finance) , *NATURAL disasters , *DISASTER resilience - Abstract
This study aims to examine the short-term price reactions of the stocks listed on Borsa Istanbul (BIST) after the severe earthquake of February 6, 2023, that happened in the southeastern region of Türkiye covering 11 provinces and causing more than 50,000 fatalities. Using a sample of 450 companies listed on the BIST All Index, this study estimates the abnormal returns (ARs) of stocks by employing an event study methodology. Using BIST 100 companies as a sub-sample, this study also explores whether sustainability performance creates resilience against downside risk after the earthquake. The results of the market model and the mean-adjusted model show that on the event day, most of the sectors had negative and significant ARs, while only the non-metal mineral products had positive and significant ARs. Most of the sectors continued to decline in the following 10 days except basic metal and non-metal mineral products sectors. The telecommunications sector was the most negatively affected sector in both models after the event day as it has underperformed in ensuring uninterrupted access to communication. The findings also indicate that firms in the financial sector that have higher sustainability performance are more resilient in responding to the disaster. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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