Results and Needs of Training of Trainers of NGO Staff Working in the Earthquake Zone After the Devastating Earthquake in Turkey on 6 February

Introduction: Earthquakes are natural disasters and affect not only the physical infrastructure but also the general health of the society. Along with the acute period of the earthquake, many NGOs have started to serve in the earthquake region until today. In order to minimise the differences in training and communication skills, it was planned to provide training to 30 employees of NGOs in the region.

Methods: The training of 30 people from NGOs providing one-to-one services in the earthquake zone was completed. A pre-test was administered at the beginning of the training and a post-test and a training evaluation form at the end of the training. The results were analysed statistically.

Results: The difference between the mean ranks of the participants’ pre-test and post-test scores from the test prepared on training of trainers was found to be statistically significant (p<0.001). The participants stated that they would like to receive more information on communication (48.27%), wash training (37.93%) and PHC services (24.13%) and the trainings should be planned more for the future.

Conclusion: The content of the training should be reviewed and expanded, and the continuation of providing training and other support for public health improvement in the region is deemed necessary.