Qualitative Study of Homeowners' Emergency Preparedness: Experiences, Perceptions, and Practices
Qualitative Study of Homeowners' Emergency Preparedness: Experiences, Perceptions, and Practices
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DOI：
10.1017/s1049023x00005318
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发表时间：
2007-12-01
影响因子：
2.2
通讯作者：
Mack, Karin
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作者：
Diekman, Shane;Kearney, Sean;Mack, Karin
导言：相当大的发病率、死亡率和费用与涉及自然灾害和火灾的家庭紧急情况有关。许多家庭对这种紧急情况的准备不足，对家庭应急准备的心理社会方面知之甚少。问题：本研究的目的是促进更好地了解房主的经验和看法，对家庭紧急情况和相关的准备做法。方法：一个简短的调查管理和三个焦点小组会议进行了业主（n = 16）从两个大都会亚特兰大业主协会。调查询问了基本的人口信息、自然灾害或火灾的个人经历以及对备灾建议的认识。焦点小组讨论集中在家庭应急准备的看法和做法。结果：与会者定义家庭应急准备是能够生存的基本用品（例如，水、手电筒）48小时或更长时间。虽然大多数与会者对如何为家庭紧急情况做好准备有足够的了解，但许多人认为没有做好充分准备，或没有完成一些共同的准备措施。关注保护家庭成员和个人的经验与紧急情况被确定为强大的动机，为家庭准备未来emergency.Conclusions：焦点小组的研究结果表明，大多数参与者都准备了家庭紧急情况下，与家庭成员讨论的危险，储备资源，并采取心肺复苏术或急救类。然而，就行为受到影响的程度而言，在保持准备水平和将准备建议内化之间存在差距。格鲁吉亚的预防工作应侧重于缩小这一差距。
Introduction: Considerable morbidity, mortality, and costs are associated with household emergency situations involving natural hazards and fires. Many households are poorly prepared for such emergency situations, and little is known about the psychosocial aspects of household emergency preparedness.Problem: The aim of this study is to promote a better understanding of homeowners' experiences and perceptions regarding household emergency situations and related preparedness practices.Methods: A brief survey was administered and three focus group sessions were conducted with homeowners (n = 16) from two metro Atlanta home-owners' associations. The survey inquired about basic demographic information, personal experience with a natural hazard or fire, and awareness of preparedness recommendations. The focus group discussions centered on household emergency preparedness perceptions and practices.Results: Participants defined household emergency preparedness as being able to survive with basic supplies (e.g., water, flashlights) for 48 hours or longer. While most participants had sufficient knowledge of how to prepare for household emergency situations, many did not feel fully prepared or had not completed some common preparedness measures. Concern about protecting family members and personal experience with emergency situations were identified as strong motivations for preparing the household for future emergencies.Conclusions: The focus group findings indicate that most participants have prepared for household emergency situations by discussing the dangers with family members, stockpiling resources, and taking a CPR or first-aid class. However, to the extent that behavior is influenced, there is a gap between maintaining preparedness levels and internalizing preparedness recommendations. Prevention efforts in Georgia should focus on closing that gap.