Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 26, issue 3
Articles | Volume 26, issue 3
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-1207-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-1207-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 26, issue 3
Research article
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10 Mar 2026
Research article |  | 10 Mar 2026

Understanding the combined mental health impacts of flooding and COVID-19 in Hue City, Central Vietnam

Thi Dieu My Pham, Paul Hudson, Annegret H. Thieken, and Philip Bubeck

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Experiencing severe flooding and COVID-19 together adversely affects mental health. A 2020 survey in Vietnam found that 20 % of participants experienced mental distress, whereas 80 % did not. Flood risk factors include livelihood difficulties, seeing dead human bodies, and being rescued; COVID-19 stressors relate to individual health impacts and interrupted education. These findings highlight the need to address health risks from multiple sources and provide more support for at-risk communities.
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