Abstract Background Hospitalized patients are inherently one of the most vulnerable populations. When the hospital is damaged, this population becomes even more at risk. Violence and natural disasters always have the potential to damage hospitals and other healthcare facilities, creating additional strain on an already catastrophic event. This study presents the preparedness of hospitalized patients during a mass casualty incident in order to understand their perspectives during a time of war in order to prepare, …

Abstract Behavioral science research highlights that knowledge alone does not ensure behavior change, since decision-making is influenced by cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions. To address the knowledge-behavior gap and foster knowledge-based decision-making and agency in high-school chemistry students during the COVID-19 pandemic, we developed a nano-chemistry learning unit contextualized in public health. It was designed using neuropedagogical instructional principles to support conceptual and personal m…

Abstract This study aims to assess the impact of continuous 24/7 news broadcasting on the mental well‐being of Jewish Israelis during the ‘Iron Swords’ War and compare it to findings from the 2014 Conflict. An internet‐based cross‐sectional panel survey was conducted on 11–12 October 2023, during the ‘Iron Swords’ War. The study focused on Israel's adult Jewish population, enabling comparisons with a previous 2014 study. Participants reported news consumption changes, attitudes towards newscasts (burdensome, relax…

Abstract Anthropogenic climate change is a significant driver of disasters, such as tropical storms, floods, drought and loss of biodiversity, amplifying their frequency and severity worldwide. The annual incidence of extreme weather-related events increases with growing human exposure to risks. The Sendai Framework and its associated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognise the interlinkages between disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and sustainable development. However, despite the best int…

Background: Trauma laparotomy (TL) remains a cornerstone of trauma care. We aimed to investigate prehospital measures associated with in-hospital mortality among casualties subsequently undergoing TLs in civilian hospitals. Methods: This retrospective cohort study cross-referenced the prehospital and hospitalization data of casualties treated by Israel Defense Forces-Medical Corps teams who later underwent TLs in civilian hospitals between 1997 and 2020. Results: Overall, we identified 217 casualties treated by ID…