Title of article
Earthquake Preparedness in Iranian Hospitals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Author/Authors
Roshani, Daem Social Determinants of Health Research Center - Research Institute for Health Development - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences - Sanandaj, Iran , Karimian, Aram Department of Emergency Medical Sciences - School of Paramedical Sciences - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences - Sanandaj, Iran
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8
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1
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8
Abstract
To assess the preparedness of Iranian hospitals against earthquake.
Methods: In this systematic review, a query was carried out on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Sciences, Sid,
Irandoc, Google scholar, and Magiran databases for articles published between 2000-2019. Statistical analysis
was performed using Chi-square and I2 tests at a confidence interval of 95%. Finally, out of 7458 studies, 10
related articles were analyzed.
Results: As evidenced by the obtained results, the highest readiness was obtained at 0.709 (95% CI: 0.49-0.88)
in “disaster plan”, while the lowest readiness was reported at 0.455 (95% CI: 0.23-0.68) in “structural safety”.
The overall earthquake preparedness of these hospitals was calculated at 0.47 (95% CI: 0.37-0.56).
Conclusion: The results of the present study pointed to the moderate level of earthquake preparedness in
Iranian hospitals. This finding highlights the necessity of a training plan and implementation of a national
program in all hospitals of the country to increase earthquake preparedness
Keywords
Iran , Earthquakes , Hospitals
Journal title
Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma
Serial Year
2021
Record number
2700856
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