Exploring the Lived Experiences of Earthquake Survivors in Temporary Camps: Challenges and Transformations in Khoy, Iran.

Introduction: Iran is vulnerable to natural disasters, especially earthquakes. Frequent earthquakes in the Khoy city and followed by the devastating Van earthquake in Turkey, caused panic among the people and forced them to settle in camps. So, this study aims to explore lived experiences of people...

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Publicado en:Health Expectations Vol. 28; no. 6; pp. 1 - 13
Autores principales: Habibpour, Zeinab, Sodeify, Roghieh, Birami, Moslem, Mokhtari, Leila
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Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Dec2025
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          Habibpour, Zeinab
          Sodeify, Roghieh
          Birami, Moslem
          Mokhtari, Leila
        affil: Department of Nursing, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
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          Natural Disasters Psychosocial Factors
          Survivors Psychosocial Factors
          Life Experiences
          Camps
          Human
          Funding Source
          Male
          Female
          Adult
          Middle Age
          Iran
          Turkiye
          Qualitative Studies
          Content Analysis
          Purposive Sample
          Snowball Sample
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Questionnaires
          Thematic Analysis
          Prospective Studies
          Adaptation, Psychological
          Life Change Events
          Descriptive Statistics
          Comparative Studies
          Data Analysis Software
          Spirituality
          Psychological Well-Being
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
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      ab: Introduction: Iran is vulnerable to natural disasters, especially earthquakes. Frequent earthquakes in the Khoy city and followed by the devastating Van earthquake in Turkey, caused panic among the people and forced them to settle in camps. So, this study aims to explore lived experiences of people affected by the Khoy earthquake from living in temporary camps. Methods: In this qualitative study, semi‐structured interviews were conducted using conventional content analysis method and purposive sampling in health centers, with 24 people affected by the earthquake in Khoy city. After obtaining written informed consent, interviews were recorded and continued until data saturation was reached. Data were analyzed using MAXQDA version 12 software. Results: From the analysis of qualitative data, two themes were extracted: "Disruption of the normal life routine" and "life reconsideration." The three subcategories of the first them included "difficult life events," "disruption of social life routine," and "crisis mismanagement," and the three themes of life reconsideration included "struggling to adapt to harsh conditions," "changes in perceived life priorities," and "enhancing spiritual well‐being." Conclusion: Living in temporary camps disrupted survivors' daily lives and intensified feelings of injustice and distrust due to poor crisis management. Yet, many reevaluated their life priorities and found strength in spiritual beliefs. These findings underscore the need for policymakers to implement timely, equitable, and participatory programs that support both material and psychosocial recovery. Patient or Public Contribution: Individuals who had experienced the earthquake participated in the interviews. Their lived experiences were analyzed, and the findings of the study were subsequently reviewed and validated by the participants themselves to ensure accuracy and resonance with their perspectives.
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