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Disaster Preparedness of Nursing Students in Northern Cyprus: Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
1Eastern Mediterranean University, Health Center, Via Mersin 10, Famagusta, North Cyprus, Turkey.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|November 21, 2023
Summary
Undergraduate nursing students in Northern Cyprus show moderate disaster preparedness. Enhancing their knowledge and attitudes through education could significantly improve their readiness for emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Disaster Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Effective disaster preparedness among healthcare professionals is crucial for public safety.
- Undergraduate nursing students require adequate training to respond effectively during emergencies.
- Assessing current disaster preparedness levels is essential for developing targeted educational interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the disaster preparedness of undergraduate nursing students in Northern Cyprus.
- To identify factors influencing disaster preparedness beliefs among nursing students.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 302 nursing students.
- Data were collected via an online survey using Google Forms.
- The General Disaster Preparedness Belief Scale (GDPBS) was utilized to assess preparedness.
Main Results:
- The average General Disaster Preparedness Belief Scale (GDPBS) total score was high, with moderate sub-dimension scores.
- A significant portion of students (77.2%) expressed a need for disaster education.
- Students desiring disaster education showed higher scores in severity and self-efficacy subscales (p<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Nursing students in Northern Cyprus exhibit a moderate level of disaster preparedness.
- Education grounded in the health belief model may enhance disaster preparedness by influencing knowledge and attitudes.
- Targeted disaster education programs are recommended for nursing students to improve emergency response capabilities.
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