Preparedness Perceptions, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Level of Household Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2006-2010

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• Summer DeBastiani; Tara Strine; Sara Vagi; Daniel Barnett; Emily Kahn
PMID: 26348094DOI: 10.1089/hs.2014.0093

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This article discusses the association between possession of household disaster preparedness items and perceptions of household preparedness. Data from a large state-based telephone survey revealed that only a small percentage of the population felt well prepared and had all recommended items. Respondents with more preparedness items were more likely to perceive their households as well prepared. Risk factors for lacking preparedness items included younger age, female gender, lower education levels, and language barriers. The findings suggest a need for community-based preparedness education campaigns focusing on vulnerable populations to increase household disaster preparedness.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Public Health; Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; Emergencies

Institutions: University of Miami; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Johns Hopkins University; U.S. Public Health Service

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