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Disaster relief work: The experiences of volunteers in Malaysia

Disaster, whether natural or man-made, is an unpredictable event that occurs worldwide and may cause untold damage to the environment and its occupants. In the aftermath, deployment of volunteer workers into disaster zone is a necessary part of the effort to provide relief to disaster victims. Hence...

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Main Authors: Chen, Hoi Yen, Ahmad, Che An, Abdullah, Khatijah Lim
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Published: Elsevier 2020
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BF Psychology
R Medicine (General)
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spelling my.um.eprints.369122024-11-07T00:40:54Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/36912/ Disaster relief work: The experiences of volunteers in Malaysia Chen, Hoi Yen Ahmad, Che An Abdullah, Khatijah Lim BF Psychology R Medicine (General) Disaster, whether natural or man-made, is an unpredictable event that occurs worldwide and may cause untold damage to the environment and its occupants. In the aftermath, deployment of volunteer workers into disaster zone is a necessary part of the effort to provide relief to disaster victims. Hence, the objective of this study is to explore the experiences of disaster relief volunteers in Malaysia who has served in disaster relief efforts. Ten participants from among doctors and nurses who have worked as disaster relief volunteers were purposively selected for qualitative in-depth interviews. The data gathered during the interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. Five main themes emerged in the data analysis process, namely, Limited Resources, Reactions, Support, Preparation and Gratification. The theme reveals the challenges faced by the participants and the toll taken on their psychological, emotional, and physical wellbeing. It also reveals the factors that could lessen the toll. In conclusion, we find it imperative for volunteer organizations, employers, and health bodies alike to recognize the need revealed in this study in order to provide the necessary support to prevent the possible damaging effect of disaster relief works on volunteers. Elsevier 2020-02 Article PeerReviewed Chen, Hoi Yen and Ahmad, Che An and Abdullah, Khatijah Lim (2020) Disaster relief work: The experiences of volunteers in Malaysia. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 43. ISSN 2212-4209, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101414 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101414>. 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101414
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topic BF Psychology
R Medicine (General)
spellingShingle BF Psychology
R Medicine (General)
Chen, Hoi Yen
Ahmad, Che An
Abdullah, Khatijah Lim
Disaster relief work: The experiences of volunteers in Malaysia
description Disaster, whether natural or man-made, is an unpredictable event that occurs worldwide and may cause untold damage to the environment and its occupants. In the aftermath, deployment of volunteer workers into disaster zone is a necessary part of the effort to provide relief to disaster victims. Hence, the objective of this study is to explore the experiences of disaster relief volunteers in Malaysia who has served in disaster relief efforts. Ten participants from among doctors and nurses who have worked as disaster relief volunteers were purposively selected for qualitative in-depth interviews. The data gathered during the interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. Five main themes emerged in the data analysis process, namely, Limited Resources, Reactions, Support, Preparation and Gratification. The theme reveals the challenges faced by the participants and the toll taken on their psychological, emotional, and physical wellbeing. It also reveals the factors that could lessen the toll. In conclusion, we find it imperative for volunteer organizations, employers, and health bodies alike to recognize the need revealed in this study in order to provide the necessary support to prevent the possible damaging effect of disaster relief works on volunteers.
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author Chen, Hoi Yen
Ahmad, Che An
Abdullah, Khatijah Lim
author_facet Chen, Hoi Yen
Ahmad, Che An
Abdullah, Khatijah Lim
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title Disaster relief work: The experiences of volunteers in Malaysia
title_short Disaster relief work: The experiences of volunteers in Malaysia
title_full Disaster relief work: The experiences of volunteers in Malaysia
title_fullStr Disaster relief work: The experiences of volunteers in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Disaster relief work: The experiences of volunteers in Malaysia
title_sort disaster relief work: the experiences of volunteers in malaysia
publisher Elsevier
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url http://eprints.um.edu.my/36912/
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