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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
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Exploring attitudes towards health preparedness in the Middle East and North Africa against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats: A qualitative study
Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, Year 2023
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Since 1970, Middle East and North African (MENA) countries have witnessed evolutionary industrial development and long-running terrorist and inter-country conflicts. Additionally, the risk of accidental, deliberate or natural chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats has also increased, requiring a collaborative review of the health sectors’ preparedness for potential CBRN risks within the region. This study aimed to explore the opinion of multidisciplinary experts interested in disaster management research in MENA about perspectives and challenges on readiness for potential CBRN incidents. A modified interview online link was sent to the participants. A qualitative thematic analysis was performed on the responses using Nvivo®12 software, following semi-structured modified interviews using the Phonic® application. A total of 29 participants were sufficient to reach the data saturation. Through an inductive coding approach, five themes were identified: ‘CBRN-Related Incidents are a Threat’, ‘Inadequate National Practice and Policy’, ‘Need for International Cooperation’, ‘Importance of Better Mass Gathering Management’, and ‘Ineffective Hospital Preparedness’. With the assistance of the World Health Organization, there is a consensus on the need for cooperation between the MENA countries to ensure adequate healthcare preparedness for CBRN threats. Suggested measures should be considered, such as creating a unified database and liaison officer designation. © 2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Farhat, Hassan
Qatar, Doha
Hamad Medical Corporation
Tunisia, Sousse
Université de Sousse
Tunisia, Sfax
University of Sfax
Alinier, Guillaume
Qatar, Doha
Hamad Medical Corporation
United Kingdom, Hatfield
University of Hertfordshire
Qatar, Doha
Weill Cornell Medicine-qatar
United Kingdom, Newcastle
University of Northumbria
Helou, Mariana
Lebanon, Beirut
Lebanese American University
Lebanon, Beirut
Lebanese American University Medical Center-rizk Hospital
Chebbi, Henda
Tunisia, Tunis
Ministry of Health
El-Aifa, Kawther
Qatar, Doha
Hamad Medical Corporation
Castle, Nick R.
Qatar, Doha
Hamad Medical Corporation
Al-Shaikh, Loua Asad Hanna
Qatar, Doha
Hamad Medical Corporation
Abougalala, Walid
Qatar, Doha
Hamad Medical Corporation
Ben Dhiab, Mohamed Mounir
Tunisia, Sousse
Université de Sousse
Laughton, James
Qatar, Doha
Hamad Medical Corporation
Statistics
Authors: 10
Affiliations: 12
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/1468-5973.12509
ISSN:
09660879
Research Areas
Cancer
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Exploratory Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Multi-countries