Effect of Disaster Awareness Education on General Disaster Preparedness Beliefs: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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dc.contributor.authorDemirbilek, Omer
dc.contributor.authorAslan, Ramazan
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-19T06:39:39Z
dc.date.available2026-06-19T06:39:39Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentMalatya Turgut Özal Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractObjective This study examines the impact of a disaster awareness education program on general disaster preparedness beliefs in T & uuml;rkiye, utilizing the Health Belief Model as a theoretical framework.Methods A quasi-experimental, single-group design with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up measurements was employed. Participants were enrolled in a Disaster Awareness Education course at a Public Education Center. Data were gathered using a demographic questionnaire and the General Disaster Preparedness Belief (GDPB) Scale. Repeated measures ANOVA was conducted to assess changes over time.Results Significant improvements were observed in perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy following the intervention. While male participants showed no significant changes, female and middle-income participants experienced substantial improvements. Perceived susceptibility initially increased but reverted to baseline at follow-up. Perceived severity decreased and remained low, whereas perceived barriers declined post-education but were not sustained. Cues to action showed a steady increase, suggesting ongoing motivation. Self-efficacy improved significantly and was maintained over time.Conclusions Disaster education has a positive impact on general disaster preparedness beliefs. Tailored interventions may be especially beneficial for specific demographic groups such as males and lower-income individuals. It is recommended that future studies investigate the mechanisms underlying demographic disparities in educational impact, particularly among male and low-income participants.
dc.identifier.doi10.1017/dmp.2025.10219
dc.identifier.issn1935-7893
dc.identifier.issn1938-744X
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0002-5602-6379
dc.identifier.pmid41047918
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105017832470
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2025.10219
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12899/5725
dc.identifier.volume19
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001586884300001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCambridge Univ Press
dc.relation.ispartofDisaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260612
dc.subjectDisaster Preparedness
dc.subjectHealth Belief Model
dc.subjectDisaster Education
dc.subjectQuasi-Experimental Study
dc.subjectPublic Education Programs
dc.titleEffect of Disaster Awareness Education on General Disaster Preparedness Beliefs: A Quasi-Experimental Study
dc.typeArticle

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