Primary Prevention

• Nursing intervention: Develop and implement a community-based educational program on earthquake preparedness and safety. This program could cover topics such as how to identify and mitigate earthquake hazards, how to construct earthquake-resistant buildings, and how to develop a family earthquake plan.

This intervention would fall under the preparedness phase of the disaster. The goal of preparedness is to reduce the risk of death, injury, and property damage in the event of a disaster. By educating the community about earthquake preparedness, nurses can help to reduce the impact of future earthquakes.

People or agencies to work with:

• Local governments
• Community organizations
• Schools
• Non-profit organizations

Secondary Prevention

• Nursing intervention: Provide mental health screening and support to survivors of the earthquake. This could include individual counseling, group therapy, and stress management workshops.

This intervention would fall under the response phase of the disaster. The goal of response is to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the disaster. By providing mental health support, nurses can help survivors to cope with the trauma of the earthquake and to begin the process of healing.

People or agencies to work with:

• Mental health professionals
• Social workers
• Religious organizations
• Community volunteers

Tertiary Prevention

• Nursing intervention: Conduct research on the long-term health effects of earthquakes. This research could focus on topics such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and substance abuse.

This intervention would fall under the recovery phase of the disaster. The goal of recovery is to help survivors to rebuild their lives after the disaster. By conducting research on the long-term health effects of earthquakes, nurses can help to identify and address the needs of survivors.

People or agencies to work with:

• Medical researchers
• Public health officials
• Government agencies