Understanding Socioeconomic and Psychological Vulnerabilities in Post-Disaster Recovery
Insights from the Displaced New Orleans Residents Survey
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15509520 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tanjila Rashid Rhythy (Kennesaw State University, corresponding author), Yian Xu (0000-0001-8432-4261, Kennesaw State University), Da Hu (0000-0001-5291-3598, Kennesaw State University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 368-368 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph23030368 |
| PMID | 41899745 |
| OpenAlex | W7135209734 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 42 |
Communities susceptible to disasters frequently endure severe socio-economic and psychological repercussions. Therefore, it is essential to thoroughly understand the various vulnerabilities encountered by different groups. Residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, faced significant hardships after Hurricane Katrina hit on 29 August 2005. A multitude of individuals lost their residences, while others, regrettably, lost family members. The Displaced New Orleans Residents Survey (DNORS) offered significant insights into individuals and households living in New Orleans immediately prior to Hurricane Katrina's impact in August 2005. The survey interview was conducted from mid-2009 until mid-2010. This study utilizes DNORS public data files to evaluate socio-demographic characteristics pertinent to the analysis, including age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status, household income, education level, employment status in 2005, and insurance coverage, alongside psychological measures such as mental health symptoms, posttraumatic stress, depression, and perceived stress. The research employs various regression techniques to identify the at-risk categories affected psychologically and physically by the hurricane. These findings may aid policymakers in developing targeted post-disaster recovery strategies, thereby promoting more resilient and sustainable communities
Displaced person · Marital status · Mental health · Natural disaster · Poison control · Socioeconomic status · Suicide prevention · Disaster Management and Resilience · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Resilience and Mental Health
Applied Multiple Regression/Correlation Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences
What predicts psychological resilience after disaster? The role of demographics, resources, and life stress.
What's the Relative Risk?
Validity study of the K6 scale as a measure of moderate mental distress based on mental health treatment need and utilization
Screening for serious mental illness in the general population with the K6 screening scale
Social Vulnerabilities and Hurricane Katrina
When can categorical variables be treated as continuous? A comparison of robust continuous and categorical SEM estimation methods under suboptimal conditions.
Race differences in depression vulnerability following Hurricane Katrina
Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Mental Health among US Adults
Assessing the influence of socioeconomic and demographic determinants on disaster vulnerability
Disaster disparities and differential recovery in New Orleans
Natural Disaster and Depression
One Year Later
The Role of Applied Epidemiology Methods in the Disaster Management Cycle
Estimating the Economic Impact of Natural and Social Disasters, with an Application to Hurricane Katrina
Five years later
Twelve years later
The impact of housing displacement on the mental health of low-income parents after Hurricane Katrina
Coping With Hurricane Katrina
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |