Interventions for the Internationalization of Health in Disasters and Emergencies Academic Program in Iran: A Qualitative Study
- 1Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- 2National Agency for Strategic Research in Medical Sciences Education, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Background: The internationalization of universities is crucial for scientific advancement and global competitiveness. Since 2010, several Iranian universities have introduced the health in disasters and emergencies academic program, which offers substantial potential for international collaboration in education and research. This study sought to identify key strategies and interventions to prioritize for advancing the program’s internationalization within the Iranian context. Materials and Methods: This qualitative research employed a conventional content analysis approach. A total of 18 participants were strategically selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews, ensuring rich and comprehensive insights. The data analysis was rigorously conducted using the inductive approach established by Graneheim and Lundman. Results: A total of six main categories and 15 subcategories were identified from the data. The interventions and strategies for internationalizing the academic field of health in disasters and emergencies include political strategies, organizational strategies, human resource strategies, economic strategies, infrastructure development and improvement, and interactions related to Iran’s high-risk profile. Conclusion: The academic program on health in disasters and emergencies can play specific and important roles in improving the functions of disaster health management at national and international levels. Establishing the educational and research facilities in the highly disaster-prone regions in Iran for the international collaboration, as well as developing joint research and training programs, is highly recommended.
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BibTeX
@article{sohrabizadeh2026interventions,
title = {{Interventions for the Internationalization of Health in Disasters and Emergencies Academic Program in Iran: A Qualitative Study}},
author = {Sanaz Sohrabizadeh and roya Alimoradzadeh and Katayoun Jahangiri},
journal = {Health in Emergencies \& Disasters Quarterly},
year = {2026},
month = sep,
note = {CC BY-NC},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Interventions for the Internationalization of Health in Disasters and Emergencies Academic Program in Iran: A Qualitative Study
AU - Sanaz Sohrabizadeh
AU - roya Alimoradzadeh
AU - Katayoun Jahangiri
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/09/01
JO - Health in Emergencies & Disasters Quarterly
AB - Background: The internationalization of universities is crucial for scientific advancement and global competitiveness. Since 2010, several Iranian universities have introduced the health in disasters and emergencies academic program, which offers substantial potential for international collaboration in education and research. This study sought to identify key strategies and interventions to prioritize for advancing the program’s internationalization within the Iranian context. Materials and Methods: This qualitative research employed a conventional content analysis approach. A total of 18 participants were strategically selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews, ensuring rich and comprehensive insights. The data analysis was rigorously conducted using the inductive approach established by Graneheim and Lundman. Results: A total of six main categories and 15 subcategories were identified from the data. The interventions and strategies for internationalizing the academic field of health in disasters and emergencies include political strategies, organizational strategies, human resource strategies, economic strategies, infrastructure development and improvement, and interactions related to Iran’s high-risk profile. Conclusion: The academic program on health in disasters and emergencies can play specific and important roles in improving the functions of disaster health management at national and international levels. Establishing the educational and research facilities in the highly disaster-prone regions in Iran for the international collaboration, as well as developing joint research and training programs, is highly recommended.
SN - 2345-4210
ER -