The ripples changed our lives”
Health in post‐tsunami Thailand
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15306552 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Monir Moniruzzaman (University of Toronto, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 333-344 |
| Publication date | 2010-06-22 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Disaster Prevention and Management An International Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0965-3562 • E-ISSN: 1758-6100 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/09653561011052501 |
| OpenAlex | W1965594564 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 11 |
Purpose The December 2004 tsunami was one of the largest natural disasters in the recent history of Southeast Asia. This paper aims to unfold the experiences of tsunami victims in a highly affected region of Thailand and to examine their post‐tsunami health. Design/methodology/approach Ethnographic fieldwork was carried out in Khao Lak and Thi Muang, two major tsunami affected towns in southern Thailand in May 2007. Detailed informal interviews and participant observation were employed to obtain narratives of tsunami victims. Findings The research reveals that the health of the tsunami survivors has deteriorated, and that they are still experiencing psychological suffering two and a half years after the tsunami. Research limitations/implications The long‐term health condition and care should be prioritized in post‐disaster management. Originality/value This paper argues that inner healing, which is not usually considered a priority in the development discourse, is essential to relieve the mental pain of tsunami survivors and to aid their post‐disaster recovery. It highlights that culturally pertinent inner healing is invaluable
Archaeology · Ethnography · Geography · Mental health · Narrative · Natural disaster · Originality · Participant observation · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Social science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Resilience and Mental Health
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| Citations per year | 0.43 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2012 - 2026 (15) |
| Highly cited | No |