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Area of Science:

  • Disaster preparedness and education
  • Public health and child safety
  • Educational program evaluation

Background:

  • Schools play a vital role in educating children about disasters.
  • Existing school-based disaster education programs face significant challenges.
  • Effective disaster preparedness in children is increasingly critical due to rising natural hazards.

Approach:

  • A systematic review of English-language, peer-reviewed journal articles was conducted.
  • 2,577 publications were initially identified, with 61 articles meeting selection criteria for inclusion.
  • The review focused on identifying challenges and best practices in school-based disaster education.

Key Points:

  • Disaster education in schools is effective but insufficient globally.
  • Common challenges include lack of equipment, funding, policy gaps, and inadequate teacher knowledge.
  • The review analyzed age and gender differences in preparedness and lifesaving skills.

Conclusions:

  • Some reviewed disaster education programs lack sufficient quality, potentially compromising child preparedness.
  • Enhancing the quality of school-based disaster education is essential to mitigate health risks for children.
  • Addressing identified challenges can improve children's resilience and safety during disasters.