Effects of earthquake experiences on household preparedness: a community-based survey in Kerman Province, Iran
by Ali Khodadadizadeh; Sanaz Sohrabizadeh; Azam Heidarzadeh; Ahmad Reza Sayadi; Katayoun Jahangiri; Fatemeh Sadeghizadeh Janatabadi
International Journal of Emergency Management (IJEM), Vol. 16, No. 2, 2020

Abstract: Introduction: Iran is considered as one of the highly disaster-prone countries in the world. Preparedness is one of the important phases of disaster management. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of earthquake experiences on household preparedness. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional research conducted on a total of 500 households living in Bam and Rafsanjan counties. The data were collected using a standardised earthquake preparedness questionnaire through randomised sampling. The data were analysed using the T-test and descriptive statistics. Findings: Based on the data, difference of total preparedness scores between two groups was statistically significant (p < 0.01). The mean score of preparedness of Bam households was higher than preparedness of Rafsanjan households. Conclusion: Disaster-experienced households benefit from higher levels of preparedness rather than households without any earthquake experience in Kerman Province, Iran. Community-based education, training, exercising and collaborating are suggested as important factors to improve preparedness.

Online publication date: Thu, 07-Jan-2021

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