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Disparity in disaster preparedness between racial/ethnic groups.
Jeffrey W Bethel1, Sloane C Burke2, Amber F Britt3
1College of Public Health and Human Sciences; Oregon State University; Corvallis, OR USA.
Disaster Health
|February 24, 2017
Summary
Racial and ethnic minorities, particularly Spanish-speaking Hispanics, show lower disaster preparedness, especially concerning medication supplies. Targeted public health interventions are needed to improve emergency readiness in these vulnerable populations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
- Emergency Preparedness
Background:
- Disaster preparedness is crucial for community resilience.
- Understanding racial/ethnic disparities in preparedness is essential for targeted interventions.
- The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) provides valuable data on public health behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between race/ethnicity and disaster preparedness.
- To identify specific subgroups, including Hispanic language subgroups, with lower preparedness levels.
- To inform public health strategies for improving emergency readiness.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of BRFSS data from eight states (2006-2010).
- Inclusion of an optional general preparedness module.
- Examination of three key preparedness variables: essential supplies, evacuation plan, and medication supply.
Main Results:
- Black and Hispanic respondents (both English and Spanish-speaking) were less likely than non-Hispanic whites to have a 3-day medication supply.
- Preparedness for essential items and evacuation plans showed varied results across racial/ethnic groups.
- Spanish-speaking Hispanics were significantly less likely to have an emergency evacuation plan.
Conclusions:
- Racial/ethnic minority groups exhibit lower levels of disaster preparedness, particularly regarding medication stockpiling.
- Public health initiatives should focus on vulnerable populations, especially Spanish-speaking Hispanics, to enhance disaster readiness.
- Targeted interventions addressing medication supplies and evacuation planning are critical for mitigating disaster impacts on minority communities.
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