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Disaster Preparedness and Awareness among University Students: A Structural Equation Analysis
Ronik Ketankumar Patel1, Apurva Pamidimukkala1, Sharareh Kermanshachi1
1Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA.
Summary
University students need better disaster preparedness. This study found that curriculum improves disaster awareness, while emergency procedures enhance preparedness, guiding universities to upgrade programs and policies for student safety.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Sociology
Background:
- Students are vulnerable to disasters, but universities lack effective response plans.
- Existing research inadequately addresses student-specific disaster preparedness indicators (DPIs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze how socio-demographics and DPIs influence students' disaster awareness and preparedness.
- To inform universities and policymakers on enhancing disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies for students.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive survey was administered to 111 university students.
- Structural equation modeling was used to evaluate the impact of socio-demographics and DPIs.
Main Results:
- University curriculum significantly impacts students' disaster awareness.
- Established university emergency procedures are crucial for student disaster preparedness.
Conclusions:
- Universities must integrate DRR into curricula and strengthen emergency procedures.
- Findings provide actionable insights for improving student safety and resilience in disaster events.
Keywords:
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