Social and Mental Health of Women Exposed to Kerman Earthquake in Relation to Characteristics their Social Person

In recent years, we have witnessed earthquakes with serious negative effects on the health of families. Given the importance of women's role in the family and society, their social and mental health status, especially in times of crisis, was highlighted. This study aimed to determine their average mental health status of exposed women in comparison with the social characteristics of their compatriots in the province of Kerman.

This is a descriptive survey study of 250 women under an earthquake in Kerman province in 2018 using the standardized questionnaire of women's mental health in an earthquake on sample group (α = 0.91), through inperson referral to women resettlement area in Kouhbanan city. The data were analyzed by the covariance test.

According to the results of this study, women who witnessed the earthquake did not have a favorable assessment of their social and mental health status. The results of this study concerning their mental health of women could be useful for policymakers, women's rights, health care providers, therapists and caregivers, managers, planners, specialists, and rescuers in the field of disasters and accidents.

According to the findings of the study, the components of women's mental health in crisis and disaster are varied and widespread. The findings of this study can be applied to empower women both psychologically and manage disaster behavior and emotion