Enhancing public health resilience in urban disaster settings: A study protocol on civil-military coordination in Malaysia
In Malaysia, the increasing frequency and severity of disasters emphasize the urgent need for enhancing disaster management. Given their significant impact on public health and healthcare, effective disaster management becomes a top priority. This study focuses on urban disasters and aims to identif...
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author | Aida Jaffar Ambigga Krishnapillai Badrul Hisham Abd Samad Wan Farizatul Shima Fakuradzi Nurhan Norris Ma Halyna Lugova |
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description | In Malaysia, the increasing frequency and severity of disasters emphasize the urgent need for enhancing disaster management. Given their significant impact on public health and healthcare, effective disaster management becomes a top priority. This study focuses on urban disasters and aims to identify health needs, assess multi-sectorial response gaps, and propose civil-military coordination mechanisms. To achieve this, a qualitative single-case approach will be employed, involving document reviews, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions with representatives from key governmental agencies responsible for disaster management. The study will specifically concentrate on Kuala Lumpur, the densely populated and commercially active city. Thematic analysis will be used to systematize and verify the collected data, providing comprehensive insights into the current state of civil-military coordination in disaster response and management from stakeholders' perspectives. By examining their perceptions and experiences, the study will identify existing gaps and challenges in civil-military coordination. Ultimately, the findings will contribute to evidence-based policies and strategies aimed at improving disaster management coordination throughout Malaysia. |
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spelling | doaj.art-4a8dce12fef34996b7d8eaa83f04f6572023-12-04T05:22:47ZengElsevierMethodsX2215-01612023-12-0111102456Enhancing public health resilience in urban disaster settings: A study protocol on civil-military coordination in MalaysiaAida Jaffar0Ambigga Krishnapillai1Badrul Hisham Abd Samad2Wan Farizatul Shima Fakuradzi3Nurhan Norris Ma4Halyna Lugova5Primary Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 57000, MalaysiaPrimary Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; Corresponding author.Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Research Centre, Faculty Of Defence Studies And Management, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia; Community Medicine Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 57000, MalaysiaCommunity Medicine Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 57000, MalaysiaHumanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Research Centre, Faculty Of Defence Studies And Management, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 57000, MalaysiaFaculty of Medicine and Health Science, University College Sedaya International (UCSI), Bandar Springhill, Mukim Jimah, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan 71010, MalaysiaIn Malaysia, the increasing frequency and severity of disasters emphasize the urgent need for enhancing disaster management. Given their significant impact on public health and healthcare, effective disaster management becomes a top priority. This study focuses on urban disasters and aims to identify health needs, assess multi-sectorial response gaps, and propose civil-military coordination mechanisms. To achieve this, a qualitative single-case approach will be employed, involving document reviews, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions with representatives from key governmental agencies responsible for disaster management. The study will specifically concentrate on Kuala Lumpur, the densely populated and commercially active city. Thematic analysis will be used to systematize and verify the collected data, providing comprehensive insights into the current state of civil-military coordination in disaster response and management from stakeholders' perspectives. By examining their perceptions and experiences, the study will identify existing gaps and challenges in civil-military coordination. Ultimately, the findings will contribute to evidence-based policies and strategies aimed at improving disaster management coordination throughout Malaysia.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016123004521Qualitative study. |
spellingShingle | Aida Jaffar Ambigga Krishnapillai Badrul Hisham Abd Samad Wan Farizatul Shima Fakuradzi Nurhan Norris Ma Halyna Lugova Enhancing public health resilience in urban disaster settings: A study protocol on civil-military coordination in Malaysia MethodsX Qualitative study. |
title | Enhancing public health resilience in urban disaster settings: A study protocol on civil-military coordination in Malaysia |
title_full | Enhancing public health resilience in urban disaster settings: A study protocol on civil-military coordination in Malaysia |
title_fullStr | Enhancing public health resilience in urban disaster settings: A study protocol on civil-military coordination in Malaysia |
title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing public health resilience in urban disaster settings: A study protocol on civil-military coordination in Malaysia |
title_short | Enhancing public health resilience in urban disaster settings: A study protocol on civil-military coordination in Malaysia |
title_sort | enhancing public health resilience in urban disaster settings a study protocol on civil military coordination in malaysia |
topic | Qualitative study. |
url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016123004521 |
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