@article{ref1,
title="Policymakers' perspectives on responding to the elderly's mental health needs in post-disaster situations",
journal="Journal of public health research",
year="2021",
author="Efendi, Ferry and Indarwati, Retno and Aurizki, Gading Ekapuja and Susanti, Ika Adelia and Maulana, Antoni Eka Fajar",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Mental health issues following the occurrence of disaster remain neglected area especially for older people group. The purpose of this study was to explore stakeholders' perspectives on post-disaster management related to the elderly's mental health needs. DESIGN AND METHODS: This qualitative case study was conducted between June and October 2020. The investigators conducted in-depth interviews with policymakers who were in charge of disaster management at national, provincial, and regional levels. The policymakers were selected through purposive sampling. A policy analysis was conducted by the investigators to answer the research question. <br><br>RESULTS: The results were presented based on actor, content, context, and process. The actors engage in intersectoral collaboration between disaster agencies, health agencies, and social agencies. The content is largely comprehensive; however, the disaster management policy should not neglect to address mental health conditions after a disaster event. The context is the vulnerability and risk of the elderly in terms of experiencing physical and mental issues after a disaster, which should be considered by policymakers in Indonesia. The process is the development of disaster management policies, which are influenced by cultural, economic, political, and international factors. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This study reveals that stakeholders need to pay attention to the mental health issue of elderly in national and regional policy, particularly during post-disaster situations. In addition, posttraumatic stress in post-disaster situations should be highlighted in order to formulate a better aged care policy.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2279-9028",
doi="10.4081/jphr.2021.2386",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.4081/jphr.2021.2386"
}