The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 set seven global targets of which the first two targets are to reduce disaster deaths(target A) and diminish the number of affected people globally(target B)b...The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 set seven global targets of which the first two targets are to reduce disaster deaths(target A) and diminish the number of affected people globally(target B)by 2030.To realize these targets,the United Nations General Assembly’s Expert Working Group provided indicators to measure progress as well as terminologies for these targets in 2017.Research around these targets is nascent.This article contributes to the understanding of the targets by exploring:(1) what are the conditions that may hinder achieving targets,as well as those that may accelerate their achievement at the national and local levels;and(2) which types of organizations should lead a country’s effort to reduce disaster deaths?These questions were answered by opinion survey research carried out at the Sixth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.The participants identified disaster risk reduction efforts,early warning systems,awareness,finance and investment(among others) as the important facilitating factors to achieve targets A and B.Minimal investment in human security,lack of response and coordination,uncertainty of climate change,poor information,lack of campaigns and low budget allocation(among others) are considered as the important hindering factors for these targets by the participants.The findings also suggest that the facilitating and hindering variables of targets A and B are interconnected with global target E(disaster risk governance and capacity building).The majority of the participants thought that it is the national government who should lead in a country’s effort to reduce disaster deaths.Based on these findings,a few recommendations have been made to improve policy and practice related to the indicators as well as to reimagine theories so that targets A and B can be realized in alignment with target E at the national and local levels by 2030.展开更多
Sexual and reproductive health(SRH)services are crucial for women especially during disasters,to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity from miscarriages,unsafe abortions,and post-abortion complications.This study ex...Sexual and reproductive health(SRH)services are crucial for women especially during disasters,to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity from miscarriages,unsafe abortions,and post-abortion complications.This study explored the SRH interventions provided during disaster response.A systematic review was conducted to identify what menstrual regulation(MR),safe abortion(SA),and post-abortion care(PAC)approaches/interventions exist to promote resilience in the health system in disaster settings;what intervention components were most eff ective;and challenges and opportunities to meeting SRH rights.Five electronic databases were searched,resulting in 4194 records.Following the screening process,seven publications were included.The intervention-related information in each publication was assessed based on availability,accessibility,acceptability,and quality.Two SRH approaches/interventions were found.The eff ectiveness of intervention components could not be conducted due to the limited number of relevant studies.Challenges were found at facility and community levels,and opportunities included overcoming them,making MR,SA,and PAC integral to the mitigation phase,and policy change to overcome barriers related to unaff ordability and inaccessibility.Recommendations are provided to encourage research and policy towards improving neglected SRH in disaster settings to realize Sustainable Development Goal 3 and the Global Strategy and Sendai Framework's priority to promote disaster-resilient health systems.展开更多
文摘The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 set seven global targets of which the first two targets are to reduce disaster deaths(target A) and diminish the number of affected people globally(target B)by 2030.To realize these targets,the United Nations General Assembly’s Expert Working Group provided indicators to measure progress as well as terminologies for these targets in 2017.Research around these targets is nascent.This article contributes to the understanding of the targets by exploring:(1) what are the conditions that may hinder achieving targets,as well as those that may accelerate their achievement at the national and local levels;and(2) which types of organizations should lead a country’s effort to reduce disaster deaths?These questions were answered by opinion survey research carried out at the Sixth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.The participants identified disaster risk reduction efforts,early warning systems,awareness,finance and investment(among others) as the important facilitating factors to achieve targets A and B.Minimal investment in human security,lack of response and coordination,uncertainty of climate change,poor information,lack of campaigns and low budget allocation(among others) are considered as the important hindering factors for these targets by the participants.The findings also suggest that the facilitating and hindering variables of targets A and B are interconnected with global target E(disaster risk governance and capacity building).The majority of the participants thought that it is the national government who should lead in a country’s effort to reduce disaster deaths.Based on these findings,a few recommendations have been made to improve policy and practice related to the indicators as well as to reimagine theories so that targets A and B can be realized in alignment with target E at the national and local levels by 2030.
文摘Sexual and reproductive health(SRH)services are crucial for women especially during disasters,to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity from miscarriages,unsafe abortions,and post-abortion complications.This study explored the SRH interventions provided during disaster response.A systematic review was conducted to identify what menstrual regulation(MR),safe abortion(SA),and post-abortion care(PAC)approaches/interventions exist to promote resilience in the health system in disaster settings;what intervention components were most eff ective;and challenges and opportunities to meeting SRH rights.Five electronic databases were searched,resulting in 4194 records.Following the screening process,seven publications were included.The intervention-related information in each publication was assessed based on availability,accessibility,acceptability,and quality.Two SRH approaches/interventions were found.The eff ectiveness of intervention components could not be conducted due to the limited number of relevant studies.Challenges were found at facility and community levels,and opportunities included overcoming them,making MR,SA,and PAC integral to the mitigation phase,and policy change to overcome barriers related to unaff ordability and inaccessibility.Recommendations are provided to encourage research and policy towards improving neglected SRH in disaster settings to realize Sustainable Development Goal 3 and the Global Strategy and Sendai Framework's priority to promote disaster-resilient health systems.
