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Article Turkey on the Fault Line: The Impact of the Earthquake on the Labor Market(Wiley, 2025) Demirkilic, Serkan; Ozbay Das, Zuhal; Aydin, GuneyWe assess the impact of the 2011 earthquakes of eastern Turkey on the labor market and the potential resilience strategy by exploring heterogeneity among subgroups. Our findings indicate a rise in low-skilled employment and an increase in the wage rates for low-skilled women following the earthquake. The instant response to earthquakes varies according to the residents' education level. The manufacturing sector was significant in enhancing the workers' resilience. The results further reveal that the return to the family business may have helped to mitigate the negative economic conditions created by the earthquakes.Article Tsunami Awareness: A Case Study Of Hasköy, Beyoğlu, İstanbul(Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı (AFAD), 2025) Taskin, H.; Gunaydin, D.H.; Yücel, G.An earthquake-triggered tsunami, originating from seismic activity in seas and oceans, poses a significant threat to coastal settlements within its impact zone. As part of risk reduction efforts, enhancing public awareness of tsunamis is crucial for mitigating potential disaster-related damages. Accordingly, this study emphasizes the importance of tsunami awareness initiatives by assessing the pre-disaster knowledge levels of the community. The study aims to measure the tsunami-related knowledge and awareness levels of residents in a settlement exposed to tsunami hazards. In this qualitative research, data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted with business owners and employees in a purposively selected settlement. The study was carried out in the Piripaşa neighborhood of the Hasköy district in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu region, specifically within the coastal area parallel to the shoreline of the Golden Horn. Data were obtained from 22 active commercial enterprises out of 50 located along this coastal road. During the interviews, five key questions were posed to assess the respondents’ basic knowledge of tsunami awareness. The questionnaire also included images of tsunami evacuation route signs. The questions covered demographic characteristics, business activity sector, knowledge of tsunami hazards, awareness of the region’s tsunami risk, familiarity with tsunami evacuation procedures, and knowledge of relevant institutions and organizations involved in tsunami preparedness. The findings of the study indicate that the majority of the surveyed enterprises predominantly operate within the service sector. Furthermore, the results reveal a notably low level of awareness among participants regarding tsunami hazards, as well as limited knowledge of appropriate response behaviors during such events. While 50% of participants believe that the region is not at risk of tsunamis, 59% reported being aware of tsunami warning signs, which is a notable observation. Enhancing awareness of tsunami hazards and the region’s tsunami risk level is both essential and a priority. © (2025), (Afet ve Acil Durum Yonetimi Baskanligi (AFAD)). All right reserved.Article Assessment of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Nursing Mothers Following Earthquakes: A Case Study of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes in Turkey(Kashan Univ Medical Sciences, 2025) Dinmez, Sinem Guven; Karaman, Ozen Esra; Bakir, EmineBackground: Natural disasters disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, particularly mothers and infants. Research indicates that during such events, mothers often favor formula and supplementary feeding over breastfeeding. Self-efficacy is a critical determinant influencing breastfeeding practices in disaster contexts.<br /> Objectives: This study aimed to examine the breastfeeding characteristics and self-efficacy of nursing mothers following the Kahramanmara & scedil; earthquakes.<br /> Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at the Children's Polyclinic of Iskenderun State Hospital in Turkey from August 1 to August 31, 2023. A total of 54 mothers with infants aged 0-1 year at the time of the earthquake, who continued to breastfeed (providing breast milk for at least one feeding), were selected using a non-probability purposive sampling method. During the study period, all eligible mothers visiting the polyclinic who met the inclusion criteria were evaluated. Data were collected using a "Descriptive Data Form" and the "Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Short Form Scale". Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 23, employing Independent Samples t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and One-Way ANOVA for group comparisons. A P-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.<br /> Results: The mean breastfeeding self-efficacy score among mothers was 58 +/- 5.87 (minimum 40; maximum 70). Mothers who exclusively breastfed their infants had significantly higher self-efficacy scores compared to those who introduced formula (P = 0.021) Among the mothers surveyed, 81.5% reported that their breastfeeding was affected by the earthquake; 41% cited issues related to privacy, while 27% faced challenges regarding shelter. Prior to the earthquake, 72% of infants were exclusively breastfed; however, this figure decreased as 81.5% of infants began receiving complementary foods alongside breast milk post-earthquake.<br /> Conclusion: The findings indicate that mothers breastfeeding self-efficacy is at a moderate level. Additionally, mothers reported alterations in their breastfeeding practices compared to the pre-earthquake period. These results underscore the importance of promoting breastfeeding in disaster-affected areas and highlight the critical role of midwives in supporting these efforts.<br />Article Examination of the Mental Health Status of University Students Directly or Indirectly Affected by the Earthquake(SAGE Publications Inc., 2025) Ayık, Y.; Kaya, H.; Sarısahin, S.; Ozturk, B.; Kayıhan, H.Objective: This study examines the mental health status of university students directly affected by the earthquake in the disaster zone and those indirectly affected by being outside the earthquake zone during the Kahramanmaraş earthquake that struck Turkey on February 6, 2023. Methods: A total of 109 students from 37 universities in 24 cities participated. Data were collected using an online survey that included a Demographic Information Form, the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), the Earthquake Anxiety Scale, the DSM-5 PTSD checklist, and the Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale-21. Mental health outcomes of directly and indirectly affected students were compared. Results: Students directly affected showed significantly higher levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and earthquake-related anxiety. Among indirectly affected students, females reported higher IES-R, PTSD, and earthquake anxiety scores than males. Regression analysis identified factors such as earthquake exposure, loss of relatives, involvement in search and rescue, and relocation as linked to adverse mental health outcomes. Conclusion: Although students directly affected by the earthquake are at greater risk for PTSD, depression, and anxiety, both groups face significant mental health problems. As these effects may be ongoing rather than temporary, the role of occupational therapy in promoting occupational engagement and mental health in disaster management is noteworthy. © The Author(s) 2025