Disaster Preparedness among Older Adults: Social Support, Community Participation, and Demographic Characteristics

Kim, Hae Jung; Zakour, Michael J.

doi:10.1080/01488376.2017.1321081

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“…Many researchers have studied the relationship between demographic factors and disaster preparedness. For example, Kim and Zakour [41] found that people from a community in which there is a strong bond among the residents tend to be better prepared for a disaster. Donner and Lavariega-Montforti [42] found that gender, education, and ethnicity do not necessarily have a direct connection with preparedness, but previous experience and income do.…”

Section: Effect Of Demographic Factors In Disaster Preparednessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Research shows that disaster preparedness is dependent on personal and family income. Kim and Zakour [41] established a direct relationship between income and available resources required for disaster preparedness. Doner and Lavariega-Montforti [42] found that those with higher income levels tend to store emergency supplies and/or build a shelter, which increases their level of emergency preparedness.…”

Section: Effect Of Income On Disaster Preparednessmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of Family Income on Public's Disaster Preparedness and Adoption of DRR Courses

Thahomina¹,

Kermanshachi²,

Patel³

2020

Proceedings of the Creative Construction E-Conference 2020

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When disasters occur, they affect a community's educational institutions, yet students are still one of the most ignored groups of people when it comes to disaster preparedness. Demographic characteristics highly determine and influence the effects of a disaster; hence, when preparing for it, the students' demographic information should be considered. Little research exists in the literature that addresses the impacts of such characteristics on students' preparedness. Therefore, this study aims to identify the impacts of demographic information related to family income on students' perceptions of disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction (DRR) education. To fulfill this goal, a survey was conducted, and 111 responses were collected. Statistical analysis revealed a several intriguing conclusions. It was found that all of the students, irrespective of their family income, realize the necessity of DRR education and are willing to take the course if it is offered. Family income comes into play, however, when the resources of the DRR courses are discussed. Students with different family incomes have different perceptions regarding phycological first aid training and knowledge of disaster medicine included in DRR courses. It was found that family income has a significant impact on students' awareness regarding emergency procedures and communication systems offered by the university, as well as on students' confidence in assisting the university with disaster management during a disaster. This study will help educational institutions and practitioners develop DRR resources that will be best suited for the students with certain demographic characteristics.

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Section: Effect Of Demographic Factors In Disaster Preparednessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Effect Of Income On Disaster Preparednessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Family Income on Public's Disaster Preparedness and Adoption of DRR Courses

Thahomina¹,

Kermanshachi²,

Patel³

2020

Proceedings of the Creative Construction E-Conference 2020

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“…Hoffman and Muttarak reported that disaster preparedness is higher in the Philippine sample: 76% reported undertaking disaster preparedness actions as compared to only 32% in Thailand (42). Individuals who are well-connected with their friends or neighbours can, along with community organizations, build their capacity for effective preparation for disasters (43). Becker et al found that the more direct an experience was, the more likely people were to relate to the experience, have raised awareness and knowledge, engage in thought and discussion, understand the consequences of disasters, think about their experience in the context of future disasters, form or cement relevant beliefs, have relevant emotions and feelings, and have a motivation to prepare (41).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Becker et al found that the more direct an experience was, the more likely people were to relate to the experience, have raised awareness and knowledge, engage in thought and discussion, understand the consequences of disasters, think about their experience in the context of future disasters, form or cement relevant beliefs, have relevant emotions and feelings, and have a motivation to prepare (41). Kim and Zakour reported that race and community participation were significantly associated with the dichotomized emergency-preparedness variable, suggesting that African Americans were wellprepared and had emergency-disaster plans when compared to older adults of other races or ethnicities (43). Shapira et al found that higher preparedness was significantly associated with higher education levels, higher income, greater experience with previous emergencies, and lower levels of earthquake risk perception (46).…”

Section: Shapira Et Al (46) Unknownmentioning

confidence: 99%

Household Preparedness for Natural Disasters

Kitanović

2020

Croat. nurs. j. (Online)

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Numerous literature reviews have been carried out in the area of household preparedness activities for natural disasters. The present study aims to summarize the latest findings of natural disaster preparedness levels and aims to address the following research questions: What evidence is there for natural disaster preparedness levels? What are the demographic characteristics and potential variables that influence natural disaster preparedness? What has been reported in major bibliographic databases? The first step involved a systematic search to identify relevant studies published between 1995 and 2019 in the following electronic databases EBSCOhost, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science. Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final review. By analysing the available literature, it has been observed that the in the area of preparedness activities for natural disasters most households do not have a rapid development plan for preparation. Although little research has been done on the preparedness of the older population, it will be necessary to analyse which communication methods would be used in case of a natural disaster, as well as look into the benefits of their use for networking and rapid communication of information before and during the natural disaster.

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“…The elderly's physical problems expose them to vulnerabilities during all stages of a disaster [8]. Extensive communications and strong social networks, by providing the necessary information, help people to be well prepared for disasters [8,19,29].…”

Section: Factors Affecting the Social Vulnerability To Natural Disastmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Social Vulnerability of Older People to Natural Disasters: An Integrative Review

Daddoust

Khankeh

Ebadi

et al. 2018

Health Emerg. Disast.

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Disaster Preparedness among Older Adults: Social Support, Community Participation, and Demographic Characteristics

Cited by 60 publications

References 26 publications

Impact of Family Income on Public's Disaster Preparedness and Adoption of DRR Courses

Impact of Family Income on Public's Disaster Preparedness and Adoption of DRR Courses

Household Preparedness for Natural Disasters

The Social Vulnerability of Older People to Natural Disasters: An Integrative Review

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