General disaster preparedness beliefs and related sociodemographic characteristics: The example of Yalova University, Turkey

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to identify sociodemographic and disaster related factors associated with General Disaster Preparedness Belief using the Health Belief Model as a theoretical framework. Methods: The survey study was conducted in Yalova, Turkey between April and July, 2014. A prevalidated General Disaster Preparedness Belief scale instrument based on the Health Belief Model was administered to a study group of 286 academic and administrative staff. The General Disaster Preparedness Belief score was computed by summing up the six Health Belief Model subscales. Hierarchical linear regression was used to test for association between the General Disaster Preparedness Belief score and its associated factors. Results: The General Disaster Preparedness Belief score was positively associated with; higher monthly income, higher occupational status, having experienced any disaster previously and having any emergency/disaster education. Respondents who had any emergency/disaster education had on average an 19.05 higher General Disaster Preparedness Belief score as compared to respondents who had no emergency/disaster education (β=19.05±4.83, p<0.001). Furthermore, participants who had experienced any disaster had on average 21.615 higher GDPB score as compared to participants who had never experienced any disaster (β =21.62±0.32, p<0.001). Conclusions: Monthly income, occupational status, previous experiences of disasters and access to emergency/disaster education were important factors associated with General Disaster Preparedness Belief. Interventions aimed at increasing general disaster preparedness should include provision of disaster education and should target individuals with lower socioeconomic status as a priority.

Bir Vakıf Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulunda Öğrenim Gören Öğrencilerin Genel Afete Hazırlıklı Olma İnanç Durumlarının Belirlenmesi

“…Bu bölümde araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin sosyodemografik özellikleri, acil durum/afet ile ilgili faktörlerin genel afete hazırlık inancı üzerine etkisi tartışılmıştır. (Inal et al, 2019). Genel afete hazırlık inanç ölçekleri toplam puan ortamlarının benzer ve ortalamanın üzerinde olduğunu göstermektedir.…”

“…Bu araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin genel afete hazırlık inanç ölçeği ve alt boyut puan ortalamaları incelendiğinde; öz yeterlilik alt boyutu puan ortalaması 30.55±4.57, algılanan duyarlılık alt boyut puan ortalaması 21.51±2.90, algılanan engeller alt boyut puan ortalaması 19.92±4.07 ve genel afete hazırlık inanç ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması 111.57±12.36 olarak tespit edilmiştir Inal et al (2019). tarafından Yalova Üniversitesi akademik ve idari personeline yapılan bir araştırmada benzer şekilde öz yeterlilik alt boyut puan ortalaması 24.69±6.35, algılanan duyarlılık alt boyutu puan ortalaması 26.57±4.04, algılanan engeller alt boyut puan ortalaması 18.58±4.07 ve genel afete hazırlık inanç ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması 107.03±14.02 olarak tespit edilmiştir…”

Understanding the Sustainable Development of Community (Social) Disaster Resilience in Serbia: Demographic and Socio-Economic Impacts

“…Furthermore, it can be observed that employed individuals are more familiar with safety procedures and express greater readiness for evacuation. In a study conducted at Yalova University in Turkey [42], the relationship between general beliefs about disaster preparedness and various socio-demographic characteristics was examined, with a particular focus on the different impacts of employment. The overall score of general beliefs in disaster preparedness was statistically significantly associated with higher monthly income, higher employment status, previous experience with any disaster, and attendance of any disaster-related training.…”

Understanding Community (Social) Disaster Resilience in Serbia: Demographic and Socio-Economic Impacts

“…Furthermore, it can be observed that employed individuals are more familiar with safety procedures and express greater readiness for evacuation. In a study conducted at Yalova University in Turkey (Inal, Altıntaş, & Doğan, 2019), the relationship between general beliefs about disaster preparedness and various socio-demographic characteristics was examined, with a particular focus on the different impacts of employment. The overall score of general beliefs in disaster preparedness was statistically significantly associated with higher monthly income, higher employment status, previous experience with any disaster, and attendance of any disaster-related training.…”