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Argyroudis, S A, Nasiopoulos, G, Mantadakis, N and Mitoulis, S A (2021) Cost-based resilience assessment of bridges subjected to earthquakes. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(02), 209-22.
Chondol, T, Panda, A K, Gupta, A K, Agrawal, N and Kaur, A (2021) The role of perception of local government officials on climate change and resilient development: a case of Uttarakhand, India. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(02), 184-95.
Hawken, S, Sunindijo, R Y and Sanderson, D (2021) Narratives of everyday resilience: lessons from an urban kampung community in Surabaya, Indonesia. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(02), 196-208.
Jarder, S L N, Garciano, L E O and Maruyama, O (2021) Probable maximum loss of a pipe network due to earthquakes: a case study in Iloilo city, Philippines. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(02), 223-37.
Pakjouei, S, Aryankhesal, A, Kamali, M, Seyedin, H and Heidari, M (2021) Positive effects of earthquake from the perspective of people with physical disability in Iran. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(02), 157-69.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: disasters; earthquakes; people with disabilities; rehabilitation; resilience; risk reduction
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-03-2020-0023
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Purpose: Earthquake usually causes death, injury, disability and destruction of buildings and infrastructure, and people with disabilities are usually affected more than healthy people. As undesirable experiences may also have positive outcomes, this study aims to investigate the experiences of PWD and identify the positive effects of earthquakes on them in Iran, as an earthquake-prone country. Design/methodology/approach: In this qualitative study, 20 participants were selected purposively among those having physical disability, aged 23-55 years and with experience of an earthquake. Their opinions were collected using semi-structured interviews. Analysis was performed using thematic approach and MAXQDA software was used to organize the data. Findings: The positive effects of earthquake were categorized into five main themes: promotion of preparedness, knowledge enhancement, improvement of structures, socio-economic improvement (economic situation enhancement and social cohesion promotion) and outstanding role of national and international non-governmental organizations. Originality/value: Although disasters are generally unpleasant, in the long term, they can result in positive effects and may be considered as opportunities to improve the situation and eliminate certain limitations. It is also important to learn from experiences of people with disabilities and apply the lessons learned, for enhancing preparedness and providing better services in the response phase of disaster management. Additionally, paying attention to the positive attitudes of such people, with special conditions and limitations, indicates their enhanced resilience to cope with disasters and emergencies, including COVID-19, which should be taken into consideration by policymakers and planners in future programs. © 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Saito, S M, Assis Dias, M C, Ribeiro, D F, Alvalá, R C S, Souza, D B, Santana, R A S M, Souza, P A, Ribeiro, J V M and Stenner, C (2021) Disaster risk areas in Brazil: outcomes from an intra-urban scale analysis. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(02), 238-50.
Scovell, M, McShane, C and Swinbourne, A (2021) Experience and the perceived efficacy of cyclone preparedness behaviour. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 12(02), 170-83.