Resilience and quality of life of disaster survivors six months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake: A population-based Shika study

The Noto Peninsula earthquake in Japan on January 1, 2024, caused devastating housing damage and severely impacted the health of survivors. Understanding the health issues faced by older adult survivors is crucial for identifying vulnerable populations and developing effective health interventions.

This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between resilience and environmental factors, such as housing damage and lifestyle, in older survivors six months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake. A population-based Shika study was conducted to analyze these factors.

The study revealed the vulnerability of middle-aged and older women to lowered resilience and quality of life (QoL) among survivors six months after a disaster. It also indicated that certain environmental factors, such as employment and exercise habits, were associated with higher resilience and QoL in the older population. Future longitudinal studies should examine the factors associated with resilience and QoL.