Researching natural disaster preparedness through health behavioral change models

Samah, Asnarulkhadi Abu; Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab; Shaffril, Hayrol Azril Mohamed; Alby, Jeffrey Lawrence D’Silva; Kamarudin, Syafila

doi:10.5055/ajdm.2019.0315

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“…The use of a preparedness model is not new, however. From natural disasters [ 40 ] to terrorist attacks [ 41 ] and disease outbreaks [ 17 , 42 ], preparedness activities have been suggested as a response to threats while trying to understand their impact on individuals and society at large. This is the goal of Fig.…”

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A preparedness model for the provision of oral health care during unfolding threats: the case of the covid-19 pandemic

Brondani

Donnelly

2021

BMC Oral Health

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Background The aim of this study was to appraise a recently developed preparedness model for the provision of oral health care during a threat such as the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspectives of oral health care providers, administrators/staff, and patients. Methods An exploratory qualitative inquiry via at-a-distance semi-structured interviews and group discussions engaged a purposefully selected sample of oral health care workers and patients in British Columbia (BC), Canada. Participants were asked to appraise a preparedness model by considering how to prepare for oral care during a pandemic, while answering open-ended questions about the model content and visual presentation. Interviews and group discussions occurred between April 2020 and January 2021, were audio recorded, and transcribed verbatim. An inductive coding process was used to identify themes, subthemes, and categories of information until saturation was achieved. Results Seventy-four participants, including 19 dentists, 15 dental hygienists, 10 certified dental assistants, 9 administrators, and 21 patients, suggested modifications to the recently developed preparedness model. Individual interviews (41 participants) and group discussions (33 participants in groups ranging from 2 to 9 attendees each) lasted for an average of 53 min. Eighty-four hours of audio recordings led to more than 1110 single-spaced pages of transcripts. The thematic analysis identified 82 codes, 12 categories, and four main themes: life-long learning, critical thinking, personal and professional risk, and patient-centred care. These themes were understood within provider characteristics and social and environmental contexts. Participants highlighted the need for the model to focus on information and communication, developing awareness and understanding, inferring risks, and performing oral health care during a threat such as a pandemic or disease outbreak. A modified portrayal of the model was suggested to better represent participants’ perspectives. Conclusion A recently developed preparedness model for the provision of dental care during an unfolding threat like the COVID-19 pandemic was appraised and modified by oral health care workers. Future studies are warranted to evaluate the modified model for use in the event of another unfolding threat collaboratively with providers, patients and stakeholders.

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A preparedness model for the provision of oral health care during unfolding threats: the case of the covid-19 pandemic

Brondani

Donnelly

2021

BMC Oral Health

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“…Individual disaster preparedness requires appropriate knowledge on how to prepare, protect and adapt oneself. However, it also requires a consequential change in behaviour, which is a major field of research [36,37]. A study on sea level rise and flooding suggested that risk communication should integrate information on how to adapt behaviour [38].…”

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Heatwave-protective knowledge and behaviour among urban populations: a multi-country study in Tunisia, Georgia and Israel

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Background There is an expected increase in heatwaves globally. As such, it is imperative to have sufficient levels of heatwave-protective knowledge and behaviour in areas regularly affected by heatwaves. Our study assessed this among urban populations in Tunisia, Georgia and Israel. Methods We undertook a cross-sectional population survey in the three countries. The questionnaire focused on obtaining information on respondents’ knowledge level regarding 1) symptoms due to overheating, 2) risk groups for heatwaves, 3) actions to take when someone is overheated, and 4) heatwave-protective measures. Furthermore, we asked respondents about protective measures they applied during the last heatwave. We compared the results between the countries. Results Heatwave-protective knowledge was highest in Israel, and lowest in Georgia, for all indicators except for heatwave-protective measures, for which knowledge was highest in Tunisia. Most respondents who named certain protective measures had also applied these during the last heatwave: more than 90% for all measures except for one in Tunisia and Israel, and more than 80% for all measures in Georgia. Conclusion There is a need to further improve heatwave-protective knowledge in Tunisia, Georgia and Israel. One potential solution to achieve this is by implementing a National Heat Health Action Plan. Improving knowledge is a vital step before adaptive behaviour can take place.

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“…Therefore, the research model developed in this study has the potential to be expanded and adjusted for assessing the effectiveness of flood disaster response in other countries prone to natural disasters. Besides that, Samah et al (2019) believed that some TPB improvements are required because several activities associated with disaster preparedness cannot be sorted into only the three primary factors of the TPB model. Hence, this study also includes a moderating variable (trust in public protection) and other additional variables (past experience, perceived severity, and perceived susceptibility) to enhance the existing models.…”

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That Is Not My House? Household Renters’ Flood Preparedness Intention in the East Coast Region of Malaysia

Ridzuan,

Razali,

et al. 2024

IDRiM Journal

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By integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Health Belief Model (HBM), this study examines factors influencing flood preparedness intention among household renters in the East Coast Region of Malaysia. The study utilized purposive sampling, involving the collection of data from 150 household renters residing in the East Coast Region of Malaysia through an online survey. The collected data were then analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Smart Partial Least Squares (SmartPLS). The results revealed that past experience (PE) was positively associated with both perceived severity (SEV) and susceptibility (SUC). However, both SEV and SUC were not correlated with attitude (ATT). Among the three determinants originating from TPB, only ATT was found to be correlated with flood preparedness intention (INT). It is worthy to notify that trust in public protection (TPP) played a moderating effect on the relationship between ATT and INT. The findings will offer valuable insights for policymakers, renters, landlords, and community organizations to develop targeted interventions and bolster flood preparedness among household renters in the East Coast region, ultimately fostering resilience and mitigating the impact of future flood events. Besides that, this study provides firsthand information on the predictors of flood preparedness behavior among household renters in the East Coast Region, Peninsular Malaysia.

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Researching natural disaster preparedness through health behavioral change models

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A preparedness model for the provision of oral health care during unfolding threats: the case of the covid-19 pandemic

A preparedness model for the provision of oral health care during unfolding threats: the case of the covid-19 pandemic

Heatwave-protective knowledge and behaviour among urban populations: a multi-country study in Tunisia, Georgia and Israel

That Is Not My House? Household Renters’ Flood Preparedness Intention in the East Coast Region of Malaysia

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