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Abstract
Impact of Earthquakes on Dizziness-Related Disabilities and Quality of Life: Comparative Analysis
Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of the major earthquake that occurred in Turkey in 2023, especially on symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo and imbalance.
Material and Method: This is a cross-sectional study. The patient group consisted of individuals between the ages of 18-65, who were exposed to the earthquake, who did not have vestibular, neurological, orthopedic, circulatory or visual problems that may cause dizziness, and who applied to the hospital with dizziness or vertigo. The control group consisted of participants with the same age range, who were not exposed to earthquake and did not have health problems (vestibular, neurological, orthopedic, circulatory system or visual problems). During the data collection process, written informed consent was obtained from the participants and demographic information, post-earthquake experiences and life situations were recorded. Dizziness symptoms and quality of life of the patients were evaluated using the Dizziness Disability Inventory and Vertigo-Dizziness-Unsteadiness Questionnaire. Normality and homogeneity tests were applied for data analysis, and t test and ANOVA were used for statistical analysis of the results (p < 0.05).
Result: Statistically significant differences were found between the patient and control groups in “Dizziness”, “Quality of Life” and “Vertigo Symptoms” (p < 0.05). The scores of the patient group were statistically higher than the control group in each measurement.
Conclusion: It was concluded that there was a significant relationship between earthquake and “Dizziness”, “Quality of Life” and “Vertigo Symptoms”.