Section 4: Study design
Chapter 4.14 Natural experiments in a hazard context
Chapter 4.14 describes the potential utility of natural experiments in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM), including:
- Process of conducting a natural…
Chapter 4.15 Monitoring and evaluation
Chapter 4.15 explains key factors in the development of studies that focus on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of health emergencies and disaster risk management (Health EDRM) interventions,…
Section 5: Special topics to demonstrate research processes and benefits
Chapter 5.1 Disaster mental health research
Chapter 5.1 describes the importance of the following for mental health research relevant to health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM):
- Mental health consequences of…
Chapter 5.2 Crowdsourcing to gather data
Chapter 5.2 describers the fundamentals of crowdsourcing and its relevance to Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM), including:
- What crowdsourcing is…
Chapter 5.3 Refugees and internally displaced populations
Chapter 5.3 explains the following key aspects of research with refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs):
- The nature and characteristics of refugees and IDPs.
- Ethical…
Chapter 5.4 Indigenous peoples
Chapter 5.4 describes:
- Methodologies addressing the health needs of indigenous peoples.
- The contributions of indigenous knowledge and practices to research and…
Section 6: Addressing emerging research needs
Chapter 6.1 Health EDRM research in the context of COVID-19
Chapter 6.1 describes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other concurrent emergencies on health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM) research.
What…
Section 7: How to become a researcher
Chapter 7.1 How to become a successful researcher
Chapter 7.1 describes the lifelong joys and challenges of becoming a successful researcher, by appreciating the importance and value of:
- Research helps to advance the level…
Chapter 7.2 How to identify and access reports of existing research
Chapter 7.2 explains the key factors to consider when searching for evidence for health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM), by:
- Recognizing the issues related to…
Chapter 7.3 How to write a successful grant application for a research study
Chapter 7.3 describes the general components of a grant proposal, by outlining some key principles and tips for success, including:
- Components typically required in a grant…
