About this Research Topic
Upon the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health services in many countries were largely ill-equipped, and policymakers struggled to comprehend the extent and complexity of the crisis. The same situation occurs in the aftermath of earthquakes and mass disasters in urbanized regions. Traditional measures such as contact tracing, border closures, quarantines, and large-scale lockdowns were implemented, however, the response revealed significant health inequities within a heterogeneous population concerning viral transmission. Consequently, effectively addressing the extraordinary challenges faced by modern societies, living in dense urban spaces, necessitates not only an interdisciplinary, integrated, and holistic approach to public health but also one that incorporates an eco-centric perspective and is guided by empirical evidence in establishing public health measures and setting policymaking.
To fortify contemporary public health systems against future public health risks such as mass disasters and pandemics, it is imperative to foster new research collaborations, adopt innovative methods, and integrate digital health strategies throughout all stages of prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions that address, but are not limited to the following:
• Mass disaster and pandemic spatial mapping and modeling of health data;
• Disaster and emergency health: Exploring the psychological impact of minority stress, stigma, and discrimination, and interventions to improve mental health outcomes;
• Minority Health: Research on the unique healthcare needs and challenges faced by minorities and transgender individuals during pandemics and disasters;
• Healthier cities: Research on the resilience of cities and regions, assessment of crises, and the impact of public health policies in response to an emergency.
Topics are welcome including qualitative, mixed, quantitative, and applied, empirical, or conceptual research approaches. They may address issues concerning earthquakes, pandemics, as well as other mass disasters affecting public health.
To fortify contemporary public health systems against future public health risks such as mass disasters and pandemics, it is imperative to foster new research collaborations, adopt innovative methods, and integrate digital health strategies throughout all stages of prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions that address, but are not limited to the following:
• Mass disaster and pandemic spatial mapping and modeling of health data;
• Disaster and emergency health: Exploring the psychological impact of minority stress, stigma, and discrimination, and interventions to improve mental health outcomes;
• Minority Health: Research on the unique healthcare needs and challenges faced by minorities and transgender individuals during pandemics and disasters;
• Healthier cities: Research on the resilience of cities and regions, assessment of crises, and the impact of public health policies in response to an emergency.
Topics are welcome including qualitative, mixed, quantitative, and applied, empirical, or conceptual research approaches. They may address issues concerning earthquakes, pandemics, as well as other mass disasters affecting public health.
Keywords: Preparedness, infection disease, non-communicable disease, digitalization, contact tracing, lockdown, urbanization, recreational spaces, walkability, socio-economic impact, SARS-CoV-2 response, health inequities
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