Prevention of Post-Disaster Sequelae Through Efficient Communication Planning: Analysis of Information-Seeking Behaviours in Montana and Alabama

• 2016

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• Koya Allen; Federico Subervi
PMID: 27514715DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2016.06.030

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The article discusses the investigation of information sources in disaster preparedness using a social-ecological theoretical framework. It aims to analyze information-seeking behavior during emergencies and the association between information sources and population patterns in preparedness. The study focuses on the expected utilization of crisis communication, revealing that radio is a primary information source for 40% of the population. It also highlights the impact of socio-economic factors on information sources, showing that higher income and education levels increase the likelihood of seeking information from specific sources like the Internet. This suggests disparities in access to information based on socio-economic status.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Communication; Disaster Planning; Epidemiology; Mass Media; Public Health; Socioeconomic Factors; Information Seeking Behavior; Social Determinants of Health

Institutions: Kent State University

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