Earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors based on health belief model
Abstract Background Earthquakes are one of the most destructive natural disasters in which many people are injured, disabled, or died. Iran has only 1 % of the world’s population, but the percentage of its earthquake-related deaths is absolutely higher. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the l...
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| author | Masoumeh Rostami-Moez Mohammad Rabiee-Yeganeh Mohammadreza Shokouhi Amin Dosti-Irani Forouzan Rezapur-Shahkolai |
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| description | Abstract Background Earthquakes are one of the most destructive natural disasters in which many people are injured, disabled, or died. Iran has only 1 % of the world’s population, but the percentage of its earthquake-related deaths is absolutely higher. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the level of earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors using the Health Belief Model (HBM). Methods This observational descriptive and analytical study was conducted on 933 households in Hamadan province, located in the west of Iran, in 2019. Multi-stage cluster random sampling was used for selecting the participants. The inclusion criteria were being at least 18 years old and being able to answer the questions. A questionnaire was used for data collection including earthquake preparedness, awareness of earthquake response, predictors of earthquake preparedness based on the HBM, and demographic information. Analysis of variance, independent t-test, and a linear regression model was used. Results The mean age of participants was 38.24 ± 12.85 years. The average score of earthquake preparedness was low (approximately 30%). There was a significant relationship between earthquake preparedness and gender (P < 0.001), homeownership (P < 0.001), marriage status (P < 0.001), education (P < 0.001), and previous earthquake experience (P < 0.001). Regarding the HBM constructs, perceived benefits (P < 0.001), cues to action (P < 0.001), and self-efficacy (P < 0.001) were significant predictors of earthquake preparedness. Conclusions Earthquake preparedness was insufficient. Besides, perceived benefits, cues to action, and self-efficacy were predictors of earthquake preparedness. These predictors can be taken into account, for designing and implementing related future interventions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bbf9cdec465e4243aa8e2f8878af4ed22022-12-22T01:05:30ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582020-05-012011810.1186/s12889-020-08814-2Earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors based on health belief modelMasoumeh Rostami-Moez0Mohammad Rabiee-Yeganeh1Mohammadreza Shokouhi2Amin Dosti-Irani3Forouzan Rezapur-Shahkolai4Research Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical SciencesVice-chancellor for Health, Hamadan University of Medical SciencesChronic Diseases (Home Care) Research Center and School of Nursing & Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical SciencesResearch Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Public Health, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background Earthquakes are one of the most destructive natural disasters in which many people are injured, disabled, or died. Iran has only 1 % of the world’s population, but the percentage of its earthquake-related deaths is absolutely higher. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the level of earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors using the Health Belief Model (HBM). Methods This observational descriptive and analytical study was conducted on 933 households in Hamadan province, located in the west of Iran, in 2019. Multi-stage cluster random sampling was used for selecting the participants. The inclusion criteria were being at least 18 years old and being able to answer the questions. A questionnaire was used for data collection including earthquake preparedness, awareness of earthquake response, predictors of earthquake preparedness based on the HBM, and demographic information. Analysis of variance, independent t-test, and a linear regression model was used. Results The mean age of participants was 38.24 ± 12.85 years. The average score of earthquake preparedness was low (approximately 30%). There was a significant relationship between earthquake preparedness and gender (P < 0.001), homeownership (P < 0.001), marriage status (P < 0.001), education (P < 0.001), and previous earthquake experience (P < 0.001). Regarding the HBM constructs, perceived benefits (P < 0.001), cues to action (P < 0.001), and self-efficacy (P < 0.001) were significant predictors of earthquake preparedness. Conclusions Earthquake preparedness was insufficient. Besides, perceived benefits, cues to action, and self-efficacy were predictors of earthquake preparedness. These predictors can be taken into account, for designing and implementing related future interventions.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08814-2CrisesHazardsHealth promotionHealth educationNatural disastersSafety |
| spellingShingle | Masoumeh Rostami-Moez Mohammad Rabiee-Yeganeh Mohammadreza Shokouhi Amin Dosti-Irani Forouzan Rezapur-Shahkolai Earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors based on health belief model BMC Public Health Crises Hazards Health promotion Health education Natural disasters Safety |
| title | Earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors based on health belief model |
| title_full | Earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors based on health belief model |
| title_fullStr | Earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors based on health belief model |
| title_full_unstemmed | Earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors based on health belief model |
| title_short | Earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors based on health belief model |
| title_sort | earthquake preparedness of households and its predictors based on health belief model |
| topic | Crises Hazards Health promotion Health education Natural disasters Safety |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08814-2 |
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