TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Policymakers' perspectives on responding to the elderly's mental health needs in post-disaster situations
JO  - Journal of public health research
A1  - Efendi, Ferry
A1  - Indarwati, Retno
A1  - Aurizki, Gading Ekapuja
A1  - Susanti, Ika Adelia
A1  - Maulana, Antoni Eka Fajar
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2279-9028
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.4081/jphr.2021.2386
ID  - ref1
ER  -