ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS`BELIEF IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Authors : Taner Akarsu, Zeynep Güldane Andaç

Pages : 48-61

Doi:10.33715/inonusaglik.1568010

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Publication Date : 2025-02-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The research was conducted with the objective of evaluating the disaster preparedness belief of students enrolled at the district centre, which is situated in an area characterised by a high risk of potential disasters. The descriptive study was conducted between 15 November 2023 and 15 February 2024 at the Vocational School in the Cerkes district of the Cankiri province. The study sample consisted of 195 students, 129 (66.2%) female and 66 (33.8%) male, who participated voluntarily. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews with the students. The data were collected using two instruments: a personal information form questionnaire and a “General Disaster Preparedness Belief Scale” (GDPBS). The statistical significance of the data was evaluated at the (p <0.05) level. The descriptive variables of sociodemographic characteristics and disaster preparedness status were found to create a significant difference in the sub-dimension and total score of the GDPBS (p <0.05). The mean total score of the GDPBS was 118.0 ± 11.6. It is hypothesised that determining the level of preparedness of students in the event of a potential disaster will facilitate the identification of issues that may arise in the disaster preparedness process, thereby enabling their resolution in a timely manner.
Keywords : Afet, Afete hazırlık, Afete hazırlık inancı, Öğrenci

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