Evaluation of a School Based Disaster Preparedness Program [PDF]
, 2006 This study evaluated a school based intervention designed to better prepare teachers and staff members in an elementary school to improve their knowledge and confidence of disaster preparedness.
Linebarger, Sandra
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DEVELOPING MODULE OF PERSONAL-SOCIAL GUIDANCE FOR GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING TEACHERS IN SPECIAL REGION OF YOGYAKARTA TO INCREASE PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPAREDNESS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FACING NATURAL DISASTER [PDF]
, 2008 This research aim to: (1) assess the need of Guidance and Counseling teachers concerning module material for increasing psychological preparedness of senior high school students in facing natural disaster; (2) develop and also validate module mentioned ...
Yulia Ayriza, M.Si.
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Investigating factors for disaster preparedness among residents of Kuala Lumpur [PDF]
, 2014 The review of past researches discussed that factors such as climate change and movement toward urbanization will result in more frequent and severe disasters in the near future (Yasuhara et al., 2011).
Ab. Aziz, K., Mohammad-pajooh, Ehsan
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Managing disaster preparedness for institution of higher learning: A study in Perlis [PDF]
, 2007 Unprecedented floods disaster that hit Johore, Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan was due to abnormal weather conditions. Heavy rain which fall continuously non stop for between 3 to 4 days has raised the water level in some areas to a height of 15 feet ...
Bahari, Azuddin +2 more
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Perceived Ability to Practice in Disaster Management Among Public Health Nurses in Aceh, Indonesia [PDF]
, 2011 Background: The increasing number of disaster events around the world has challenged every country to develop better disaster-management strategies. As a part of healthcare system, public health nurses (PHNs) should be involved in caring for people in ...
Maneewat, K. (Khomapak) +2 more
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Information practices of disaster preparedness professionals in multidisciplinary groups [PDF]
, 2010 OBJECTIVE: This article summarizes the results of a descriptive qualitative study addressing the question, what are the information practices of the various professionals involved in disaster preparedness?
Briggle +29 more
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Investing in Disaster Response [PDF]
, 2006 Provides a brief overview of elements of disaster response and preparedness, including fund distribution, donor confidence, preparedness and mitigation, and philanthropic planning; innovative initiatives; and challenges.
Margaret Siegel, Oliver Davidson
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Investigating the status of disaster management within a world-wide context: a case study analysis [PDF]
, 2010 Disasters can be described as feats of spontaneous occurrences, in that they can happen at any minute at any time. There are two classifications of disasters, which are, natural disasters that cannot be predicted and continuously occur throughout ...
Alinden, CM +2 more
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A tale of disaster experience in two countries: Does education promote disaster preparedness in the Philippines and Thailand [PDF]
, 2015 Preparing for a disaster can substantially minimize loss and damages from natural hazards. Amongst other socio-demographic determinants, disaster experience and education are found to be key predictors of individual disaster preparedness.
Hoffmann, Roman, Muttarak, Raya
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Knowledge and Skills of Emergency Care During Disaster for Community Health Volunteers: a Literature Review [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Nowadays, disaster preparedness and responses are essential for everyone to be involved since the disaster becomes increasing. The Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) in particular are the key partners required adequately prepared in emergency
Kamal, A. (Anda) +2 more
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