Perspectives on Emergency Preparedness Among Indigenous Pacific People in Hawaii: A Qualitative Study

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• Gary Glauberman; Philmar Kabua; Melveen Camba; Marissa Dela Cruz; Holly Fontenot
PMID: 38334130DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2024.2309375

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This article presents a qualitative study focusing on household emergency preparedness (EP) among Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino parents in Hawaii. Conducted through interviews with 25 female participants, key themes emerged, such as perceptions and behaviors related to family EP, barriers faced, and strategies for improvement. The study highlights challenges, including lack of knowledge, cultural barriers, and economic constraints impacting EP practices. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions involving health clinics and technology to enhance household EP among Indigenous Pacific People families and address obstacles to accessing healthcare services during public health emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Asian; Hawaii; Health Services Accessibility; Interviews as Topic; Pacific Islands; Prospective Studies; Qualitative Research; Indigenous Peoples; Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander

Institutions: University of Hawaii at Manoa; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Kalihi-Palama Health Center

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