Application of Behavioral Theories to Disaster and Emergency Health Preparedness: A Systematic Review

Ejeta, Luche Tadesse; Ardalan, Ali; Paton, Douglas

doi:10.1371/10.1371/currents.dis.31a8995ced321301466db400f1357829

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“…Disaster and emergency preparedness efforts focus predominantly on human behaviors derived from diverse factors that range from people's risk perception to lessons from direct and indirect past experiences of disaster events and emergencies (Ejeta, Ardalan & Paton, 2015). According to literatures, theories could be used to explain the structural and psychological determinants of behaviour as well as guide the development and refinement of health promotion and education (Painter, Borba, Hynes, Mays & Glanz, 2008).…”

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The Development of a General Disaster Preparedness Belief Scale Using the Health Belief Model as a Theoretical Framework

İnal

Altıntaş

Doğan

2017

International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education

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The Development of a General Disaster Preparedness Belief Scale Using the Health Belief Model as a Theoretical Framework

İnal

Altıntaş

Doğan

2017

International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education

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“…Studies have also shown that peers can influence a person's decision to work under threatening conditions. In a review of theoretical behavioral models that inform disaster preparedness, the researchers concluded that perceptions of what is the accepted norm are associated with preparedness for several types of hazards (Ejeta, Ardalan, & Paton, ). Shapira, Aharonson‐Daniel, Bar‐Dayan, Sykes, and Adini () reported that the largest statistically significant factor predicting both Canadian and Israeli nurses’ reporting to work during an earthquake was the perception that peers would report in such an emergency.…”

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A Conflict of Values: Nurses’ Willingness to Work Under Threatening Conditions

Ganz

Margalith

Benbenishty

et al. 2019

J of Nursing Scholarship

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the willingness of Israeli registered nurses to work under threatening conditions, their perceived level of threat, and perceptions of peer willingness to report to work. Design This descriptive study was based on a convenience sample of registered nurses working in four hospitals throughout Israel from internal medicine, surgical, emergency, and intensive care units. Methods A questionnaire designed by the investigators was administered to registered nurses while on duty. The questionnaire consisted of three sections: personal characteristics, perceived level of personal threat from five situations (caring for a patient with a dangerous infection, terror attack, war, radiation or chemical disaster, or natural disaster), and perceived personal and peer willingness to work under these threats. Findings A convenience sample of 249 registered nurses from four hospitals responded. The highest level of perceived threat was a natural disaster (earthquake; M = 2.15, SD = 0.9). Terror (M = 0.83, SD = 0.6) and war (M = 1.01, SD = 0.6) received the lowest mean perceived threat scores. Most respondents were not willing to work during a natural disaster but were willing to care for patients with dangerous infections and during times of war. Weak positive statistically significant correlations were found between the level of perceived threat and willingness to work for all of the threats, except for terror (Spearman rank correlation = .16–.35). Conclusions Local culture, perceptions of the level of threat, and perceived peer responsiveness are associated with registered nurses’ willingness to work under threat. Clinical Relevance When faced with a threat to personal safety or security, many registered nurses might not be willing to work as usual. What is perceived as threatening is influenced by the local culture and environment. Therefore, managers should be aware of potential cultural and peer influences on this possible conflict of values.

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“…More than 70 percent of the major cities in Iran are vulnerable to substantial damages. The earthquakes of recent decades have not only caused the deaths of thousands but also have caused massive economic damage and destroyed many cities and villages in the world [5,6]. Although Iran has only one percent of the world population, the earthquake-related deaths comprise six percent of the population [7].…”

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Earthquake Preparedness of Households and Its Predictors Based on Health Belief Model

Rostami-Moez

Rabiee-Yeganeh

Shokouhi

et al. 2020

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Background : Earthquakes are one of the most destructive natural disasters in which many people are injured, disabled, or died. Although Iran has only one percent of the world's population, its earthquake-related deaths are six percent. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the level of earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors using the Health Belief Model (HBM) . Methods : This observational descriptive and analytical study was conducted on 933 households in Hamadan province, located in the west of Iran, in 2019. Multistage random cluster sampling was used for selecting the participants. The inclusion criteria were being at least 18 years old and being able to answer the questions. A questionnaire was used for data collection including earthquake preparedness, awareness of earthquake response, predictors of earthquake preparedness based on the HBM, and demographic information. Analysis of variance, independent t-test, and a linear regression model was used . Results : The mean age of participants was approximately 38.29 ±12.80 years. Furthermore, 60.83% of the participants did not complete a post-secondary education. The earthquake preparedness was low (approximately 30%) among households. There was a significant relationship between earthquake preparedness and gender, homeownership, marriage status, and previous earthquake experience (P <0.001). Regarding the HBM constructs, perceived benefits, cues to action, and self-efficacy were significant predictors of earthquake preparedness (P <0.01). conclusions: Earthquake preparedness was insufficient. Besides, perceived benefits, cues to action, and self-efficacy were predictors of earthquake preparedness. It is suggested that health providers take into account these predictors for designing future interventions. Keywords : Crises, Hazards, Health promotion, Health education, Natural disasters, Safety

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Application of Behavioral Theories to Disaster and Emergency Health Preparedness: A Systematic Review

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The Development of a General Disaster Preparedness Belief Scale Using the Health Belief Model as a Theoretical Framework

The Development of a General Disaster Preparedness Belief Scale Using the Health Belief Model as a Theoretical Framework

A Conflict of Values: Nurses’ Willingness to Work Under Threatening Conditions

Earthquake Preparedness of Households and Its Predictors Based on Health Belief Model

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