Assessment of Disaster Training Needs For Physicians and Other Health Professionals Serving Vulnerable Populations in Hawai'i

• 2008

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• May Rose Dela Cruz; Brandon Mitsuda; Amalie Monlux; Khris Agnos; Angel Ahedo; Lila Au
PMID: 18512666

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This article discusses the unique challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Hawai‘i due to its geographic isolation and history of natural disasters. It highlights the specific needs of immigrants, individuals with disabilities, and maternal-child populations during disasters. The Pacific EMPRINTS program aims to train health professionals to respond effectively to emergencies. The needs assessment involved various methods, including literature reviews, interviews, focus groups, and surveys. Findings show a lack of confidence among respondents in assisting vulnerable groups during disasters, emphasizing the importance of tailored disaster preparedness training for health professionals and community leaders. Recommendations include involving vulnerable communities in training development and offering low-cost, continuing education disaster preparedness programs.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Child; Child, Preschool; Data Collection; Disaster Planning; Education, Medical; Focus Groups; Hawaii; Health Personnel; Health Services Needs and Demand; Interviews as Topic; Physicians; Relief Work; Adolescent; Middle Aged; Needs Assessment; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: University of Hawaii

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