Psychosocial Recovery Interventions for Flood Victims: A Narrative Review
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20251730Keywords:
Psychosocial Interventions, Flood Victims, Community Support, Post Disaster, Community ResilienceAbstract
Flood disasters have a significant impact on the psychosocial well-being of victims, including trauma, emotional distress, and mental disorders. Based on a literature review, the unexpected major flood that occurred in December 2021 in Malaysia marked a dark historical event, causing severe physical destruction and exacerbating psychological issues among victims. This study aims to examine effective psychosocial recovery interventions for flood victims using a narrative review approach. The analysis found that various types of interventions have been implemented, including community-based interventions, individual psychological therapy, education-based recovery programs, and spiritual and religious interventions. The study highlights that culturally sensitive and community-centered intervention approaches are more effective in addressing the psychosocial needs of flood victims. Additionally, continuous support and adapting intervention strategies to the social and cultural context play a crucial role in victims’ recovery. Therefore, this study provides guidance for developing more holistic and sustainable recovery strategies, which can help flood victims cope with psychosocial challenges more effectively while enhancing community resilience in facing future disasters.
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