VERSION 7.0 PREDICTING HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER DISASTER: 1. Halogenated hydrocarbons, symptom syndromes, secondary victimization, and the burdens of history

SECOND DRAFT PREDICTING HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER DISASTER: 1. Cognitive condensation, halogenated hydrocarbons, and traumatic perturbation

The recent attack on the World Trade Center, in addition to direct injury and psychological trauma, appears to have exposed an exceedingly large population to dioxins, dibenzofurans, related endocrine disruptors, and a multitude of other physiologically active chemicals arising from the decomposition of the massive quantities of halogenated hydrocarbons and other plastics within the affected bu...

The Role of Attachment Styles and Self-efficacy in Predicting Bullying and Victimization of Students in Secondary Schools

Abstract Bullying and victimization, including social damage that schools face today, and research in this area is important. Therefore the aim of the present study was the role of attachment styles and self-efficacy in predicting bullying and victimization of students in secondary schools. This study is descriptive and has used the correlation method. For this purpose 330 students (134 boys...

Life Changes of the Elderly After Earthquake: A Qualitative Study in Iran

Background: The growth of the elderly population, on the one hand, and the increase in exposure to accidents and disasters, on the other hand, have highlighted the attention on the issues of the older adults in disasters. This study aimed to investigate the changes in the lives of the elderly after the earthquake. Materials and Methods: The present qualitative study was conducted using the con...

The role of victimization by peers and School connectedness in predicting suicidal thoughts of Adolescent girls

Introduction: Specific changes during adolescence make them more vulnerable to experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The present study was conducted with the aim to determine the role of victimization by peers and school connectedness in predicting the suicidal thoughts of adolescent girls. Methods: The present study was a descriptive correlation. The population of this research include...

A Critique of the Information Resources of Disaster Databases in the World