Factors Predicting Individual Emergency Preparedness: A Multi-State Analysis of 2006 BRFSS Data.

• 2009

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• Elizabeth Ablah; Kurt Konda; Crystal Kelley
PMID: 19821751DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/bsp.2009.0022

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Disasters are a significant threat in the United States, with many individuals unprepared despite feeling otherwise. A study analyzed data from 5 states to determine factors influencing disaster preparedness. Findings showed that only 45% of respondents were objectively prepared, despite 78% feeling prepared. Factors like feeling "well prepared," having specific health conditions, being aged 55-64, and earning over $50,000 annually increased preparedness likelihood. Conversely, minorities facing affordability issues with medical care were less likely to be prepared. The study highlighted a widespread lack of disaster readiness, emphasizing income and age as key predictors of preparedness.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Logistic Models; Personal Autonomy; Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Institutions: The University of Kansas

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