Attitudes, Motivators, and Barriers to Emergency Preparedness Using the 2016 Styles Survey
Judy Kruger1, Brenda Chen1, Suzanne Heitfeld1
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Health Promotion Practice
|August 21, 2018
Summary
Approximately 40% of adults feel prepared for emergencies. Key motivators include disaster awareness, while confusion about planning is a barrier. Preparedness enhances community resilience during crises.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- Sociology
Background:
- Effective emergency planning requires understanding public perceptions of preparedness.
- Assessing household and community readiness is crucial for disaster resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate adults' perceptions of emergency preparedness.
- To identify factors influencing preparedness attitudes, motivators, and barriers.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the 2016 Styles Internet panel survey to assess emergency preparedness competencies.
- Employed descriptive analyses and multivariable logistic regressions to examine preparedness factors.
Main Results:
- Nearly 40% of surveyed adults reported being prepared for emergencies.
- Disaster awareness was a primary motivator (38.9%), while planning confusion was a key barrier (23.7%).
- Prepared individuals were more likely to have supplies, discuss plans, and act proactively.
Conclusions:
- Understanding motivations for emergency preparedness can enhance public health disaster planning.
- Individual and community preparation are vital for effective functioning during and after disasters.
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