The psychological burden of bioterrorism

Molly J. Hall; Ann E. Norwood; Carol S. Fullerton; Robert Gifford; Robert J. Ursano

The psychological burden of bioterrorism

Molly J. Hall^*, Ann E. Norwood, Carol S. Fullerton, Robert Gifford, Robert J. Ursano

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Planning for the public’s psychological and behavioral reactions to a bioterrorist attack must address individual and community preparedness, response, and recovery. Bioterrorism raises issues requiring skilled risk communication and education including isolation, quarantine, administering vaccinations and distributing medications. The United States anthrax attacks, the international outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and the U.S. smallpox vaccination program offer useful lessons. The Iraqi missile attacks on Israel and the Tokyo sarin gas attacks highlight challenges of emergency medical evaluation and triage. Early public health interventions should identify symptoms and behaviors linked to psychological distress and suggest strategies to restore well-being.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Trauma of Terrorism
Subtitle of host publication	Sharing Knowledge and Shared Care, An International Handbook
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	293-304
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9781136747052
State	Published - 1 Jan 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Planning
Preparedness
Psychiatric illness
Psychological distress
Public education
Risk communication

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