How well prepared are we for disaster? The perspectives of informal carers of people with disability

Crawford, Tonia; Yen, Ivy; Chang, Kuo-yi Jade; Llewellyn, Gwynnyth; Dominey‐Howes, Dale; Villeneuve, Michelle

doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2023.103785

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“…Another approach to volunteers in this respect is carers. Despite a growing body of research to enable mainstream agencies to include people with disability in disaster risk reduction (DIDRR), informal carers are often overlooked (Crawford et al, 2023).…”

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Volunteers Experiences for the Future of Disaster Education: Empowering Communities, Addressing Challenges, and Charting a Resilient Future

Gül,

Artvinli

2024

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Volunteers are tremendous resources in space and time scale with their global footprints, qualifications, and scopes. However, volunteers are often ignored, especially in dealing with disasters. This study has been carried out to identify the basic problems that will shape the future education of volunteers working in disasters, based on real-life case studies. In this study, a qualitative case study method was used to focus on the activities completed by volunteers in the event of a disaster, and therefore reveal the problems which are experienced by volunteers. The data has been collected through participant observation and semi-structured interviews. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data. According to findings six themes of (1) participation, (2) quality, (3) attitude, (4) impact, (5) problems and (6) suggestions are determined as being related to the activities of volunteers who respond to and deal with disasters. The findings also indicate that although volunteers can easily join volunteer organizations in Türkiye, there are problems arising from disaster victims, volunteer organizations and volunteers. Consequently, whilst volunteers in Türkiye are important actors in dealing with disasters, it is thought that volunteers can be utilized much more and at a qualified level in the fight against disasters.

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Volunteers Experiences for the Future of Disaster Education: Empowering Communities, Addressing Challenges, and Charting a Resilient Future

Gül,

Artvinli

2024

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“…We employed the survey design approach outlined in Crawford et al, 2023 [25], adopting four parts based on the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) process steps. The Australian P-CEP, developed collaboratively and field-tested with input from people with disability, disability services, and the emergency services sector [17], employs a function-based approach.…”

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Disaster Preparedness, Capabilities, and Support Needs: The Lived Experience Perspectives of People with Disability

Chang,

Villeneuve,

Crawford

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People with disability face heightened vulnerability during disasters due to functional limitations and inadequate support. This study explores disaster preparedness, capabilities, and support needs among Australians with disability. A cross-sectional survey was conducted, aligned with the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) framework: a co-designed and tested framework that helps people with disability assess their capabilities, identify their needs, communicate with others, and plan for different emergency scenarios. Data collection involved self-administered online surveys and interviewer-administered telephone surveys through convenience sampling. Descriptive statistics and regression modelling were employed for data analysis. Of the 138 respondents, most were female (68.1%) and aged 60–69 (23.9%). While 60.3% had emergency plans, motivators included enhancing survival chances (36.7%) and past disaster experiences (22.7%). Barriers included uncertainty about preparation (22.0%) and difficulty obtaining information (11.3%). Those perceiving bushfire risk were more likely to have a plan (p = 0.004), while individuals living alone were less likely (p = 0.019). Common preparedness actions included safely storing important documents (57.5%), but fewer had backup plans for support workers (9.2%) or home generators (9.7%). Respondents with disaster experience highlighted diverse support needs, encompassing health, emotional well-being, and practical assistance. Inclusive disaster risk reduction should involve individuals with disability in assessing their capabilities and support requirements. This study underscores the necessity of tailored emergency preparedness measures to safeguard the well-being of this demographic.

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Uluslararası afet risklerini azaltma standartlarına göre coğrafya öğretim programı: Bir içerik analizi

KAYA,

ARTVİNLİ,

DÖNMEZ

2023

Lnternational Journal of Geography and Geography Education

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, 2018 yılında güncellenerek uygulanmaya başlanan coğrafya dersi öğretim programının uluslararası standartlara göre afet risklerini azaltma eğitimi bağlamında analizini yapmak ve sözkonusu programda afet risklerini azaltma eğitimine yer verilme düzeyini tespit etmektir. Nitel bir araştırma olan bu çalışmada doküman analizi tekniği kullanılarak elde edilen veriler araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen kontrol listesine göre değerlendirilerek yorumlanmıştır. 2018 coğrafya dersi öğretim programının afet risklerini azaltma eğitimi bağlamında analiz edilmesinde kullanılan kontrol listesi, araştırmacılar tarafından UNICEF ve UNESCO iş birliğinde yürütülen okul müfredatında afet riskinin azaltılması çalışmasında önerilen kontrol listesinden uyarlanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre 2018 coğrafya dersi öğretim programının afet risklerini azaltma eğitimi bağlamında öğrencilere afet bilinci kazandırmada ve öğretmenlerin sınıflarda etkili afet riskini azaltma eğitimi yapmalarında rehberlik edebilme düzeyi az bulunmuştur. Buna göre coğrafya öğretim programının afet eğitimi ve afet risklerini azaltma bağlamında söz konusu uluslararası standartlara göre güncellenmesi önerilmektedir. Elde edilen bulgulara göre uygulanmakta olan 2018 coğrafya öğretim programında yer alan içerik ve açıklamalar coğrafya dersini alan öğrencilerde afet ve afetlere ilişkin yeterli bilgi, beceri, değer ve tutum oluşturmayı sağlayacak nicelik ve nitelik düzeyinde değildir.

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How well prepared are we for disaster? The perspectives of informal carers of people with disability

Cited by 3 publications

References 18 publications

Volunteers Experiences for the Future of Disaster Education: Empowering Communities, Addressing Challenges, and Charting a Resilient Future

Volunteers Experiences for the Future of Disaster Education: Empowering Communities, Addressing Challenges, and Charting a Resilient Future

Disaster Preparedness, Capabilities, and Support Needs: The Lived Experience Perspectives of People with Disability

Uluslararası afet risklerini azaltma standartlarına göre coğrafya öğretim programı: Bir içerik analizi

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