Exercise Intervention in Children Living in a Container City

Disasters are natural events that deeply affect human life and can lead to psychosocial problems. Major disasters such as earthquakes can also jeopardize children's health both physically and psychologically. Children may suffer neurological, orthopedic, and traumatic injuries, in addition to the trauma of entrapment, displacement, loss of loved ones, and the upheaval of their daily lives during such events. These traumatic experiences can induce mental health issues like anxiety and depression, as well as physical symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, energy deficiency, and concentration loss. Post-earthquake, there is an observed increase in lifestyle-related illnesses, with individuals in temporary accommodations experiencing reduced physical activity levels, heightening the risk of these conditions. Although the health benefits of physical activity are well-documented, the aftermath of earthquakes can deter motivation for exercise due to housing and environmental challenges. Consequently, specialized strategies are advocated to promote physical activity and enhance individual self-confidence. The unique value of this research project is to explore the psychosocial advantages of physical activity in post-earthquake scenarios for children, emphasize the role of physiotherapists, and develop a model for countries in seismic zones, including our own. The proposal aims to protect and improve the health of children aged 6-10 residing in post-earthquake container cities through a designated station to increase physical activity. This project proposes: * The creation of a physical activity unit in our country's frequently erected temporary housing for disaster victims, which typically lacks facilities to support children's physical and psychosocial health. This unit is envisioned to serve as a model. * The design of a motivating and suitable environmental setting within the proposed unit for children whose activity opportunities have been curtailed post-earth