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Disaster response self-efficacy and disaster preparedness levels of Turkish nurses: A cross-sectional study [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Emergency Medicine
Aim This study was conducted to assess disaster response self-efficacy and disaster preparedness levels of Turkish nurses. Methods This is a cross-sectional descriptive study involving a total of 195 nurses in Turkiye. A convenience sampling approach was
Nilay Ercan Şahin, Türkan Karaca
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Disaster Preparedness [PDF]

open access: yesAORN Journal, 2007
The purpose of this article is to present an overview of the complexity of disaster preparedness strategies and to establish the basis and concepts of country-specific guidelines on disaster preparedness since emergencies situations will, fundamentally, differ from country to country and be on varying scales, and affect groups of people or communities ...
Pearl, Kgalegi, Maliga, Chetty
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Evolution of disaster preparedness studies: A bibliometric approach to exploring research trends and directions [PDF]

open access: yesJàmbá
This study examined trends in disaster preparedness literature, identified key current issues, and discovered future research avenues. This research adopts bibliometric analysis, VOSviewer 16.20 version and Biblioshiny. The results indicated some notable
Rohana Rohana   +3 more
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Factors influencing disaster preparedness behaviors of older adults. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE
This study examines the heterogeneity in disaster preparedness behaviors among older adults and the factors that influence them, with the aim of offering policy recommendations to mitigate casualties among older adults during natural disasters. This is a
Kai-Min Liao, Yih-Jin Hu
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Factors affecting household disaster preparedness in South Korea.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2022
This study examines current household disaster preparedness and identifies its predictors in South Korea. A structured online survey was administered to 1,243 participants quota-sampled by age and population from each administrative district.
Yujeong Kim, Mi Young Kim
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Applying Google earth engine for flood mapping and monitoring in the downstream provinces of Mekong river

open access: yesProgress in Disaster Science, 2022
Flood is a hazard, but it is also essential for the local communities in the Mekong Delta, as it also provides nutrients for agriculture and resists saltwater intrusion.
Bui Phan Quoc Nghia   +3 more
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Regeneration of Natural Forests in the Hindu Kush Range: A Case Study of Quercus baloot Plants in Sheshikoh Oak Forests, District Chitral, Pakistan

open access: yesInternational Journal of Forestry Research, 2022
Regeneration of oak (Quercus baloot Griff.) forests is an issue of concern in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in general and Sheshikoh Valley of District Chitral in particular.
Zahid Ahmad   +3 more
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Predictive modelling for COVID-19 outbreak control: lessons from the navy cluster in Sri Lanka

open access: yesMilitary Medical Research, 2021
In response to an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) within a cluster of Navy personnel in Sri Lanka commencing from 22nd April 2020, an aggressive outbreak management program was launched by the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health ...
N. W. A. N. Y. Wijesekara   +10 more
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Atropine Use in Children After Nerve Gas Exposure [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Following the FDA's approval of a pediatric dosage Atropen®, the Pediatric Expert Advisory Panel was asked to review the existing guidelines and recommendations regarding the treatment of children exposed to nerve agents and the Mark-1 Kit; review the ...
National Center for Disaster Preparedness
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Assessment of disaster preparedness and related impact factors among emergency nurses in tertiary hospitals: descriptive cross-sectional study from Henan Province of China

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health, 2023
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate the current state of disaster preparedness and to determine associated factors among emergency nurses from tertiary hospitals in Henan Province of China.MethodsThis multicenter descriptive cross ...
Jiange Zhang   +14 more
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