The aim of this systematic review is to synthesise the empirical findings pertaining to wildfires and the prevalence of sleep disturbances in the general community affected by this natural hazard.
| Author | Fadia Isaac |
| Abstract |
Abstract: Wildfires present a serious risk to humans as well as to the environment. Wildfires cause loss of lives, economic losses, expose people to personal as well as collective trauma, and compromise the mental health of survivors. Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent following a traumatic event; however, their prevalence is not well established amongst those confronted by natural disasters such as wildfires. The aim of this systematic review is to synthesise the empirical findings pertaining to wildfires and the prevalence of sleep disturbances in the general community affected by this natural hazard. |
| Year of Publication |
2021
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| Journal |
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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| Volume |
18
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| Issue |
19
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| Date Published |
09/2021
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| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph181910152
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| Locators | DOI | Google Scholar |
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