Coping with Disasters While Living in Poverty: A Systematic Review |
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| Authors: | Revathi N. Krishna Saadia Majeed Kevin Ronan Eva Alisic |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australiarevathi.nuggehallikrishna@monash.edu;3. Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia;4. School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton City, Queensland, Australia;5. Trauma Recovery Lab, Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia;6. Department of Psychosomatics and Psychiatry, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTThis review synthesizes the literature on how Asia-Pacific children and families living in poverty cope with disasters. A systematic search yielded 26 studies from six low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) in the region. Findings emphasized the role of socioeconomic factors, sociocultural factors, and indigenous knowledge. Coping strategies related to finances were most prominently described in the studies, in contrast to health and psychosocial strategies. Substantial gender issues were identified. The review highlights gaps regarding child involvement in research and coping strategies used by children living in poverty. |
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| Keywords: | Children families LMIC South Asia |
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