Assessment of Counseling and Psychosocial Support maneuvers in Natural Disasters in Hormozgan

摘要

PurposeThe present study intended to assess the psychosocial support program in promoting peoples’ readiness to respond to potential disasters and to manage the crisis through a wide network of national and local communities.MethodsIn this descriptive study, observation and interview were used to collect data. The program includes a workshop with maneuver in Hormozgan province in 2013. results: The findings indicate a high motivation and unity among people, participation of key members and managers of the Incident Management System and Incident Crisis System, including children, women, elderly, and the disabled, and good coordination of organizations.ConclusionsAccording to the findings, it is recommended to hold regular educational programs in order to create and maintain readiness for disasters.