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Disaster preparedness among Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American communities
Smitha Rao1, Joonmo Kang2, Joyce Y Lee1
1The Ohio State University, United States.
Disasters
|July 12, 2024
Summary
Disaster preparedness varies significantly among Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans (APIDA). Non-US citizens and renters showed lower preparedness, highlighting the need for tailored strategies.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Disaster Management
Background:
- Disaster preparedness research often overlooks Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans (APIDA) due to population size.
- APIDA communities are diverse, necessitating disaggregated data for accurate understanding of disaster experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate disaster preparedness among APIDA populations in the United States.
- To analyze sociodemographic factors influencing disaster preparedness within APIDA subgroups.
Main Methods:
- Utilized nationally representative data from the 2017 American Housing Survey.
- Analyzed disaster preparedness scores using sociodemographic covariates and disaggregated APIDA data.
Main Results:
- APIDA communities scored an average of 4.81/9 on disaster preparedness.
- Renters and non-US citizens within APIDA groups demonstrated lower preparedness compared to homeowners and US citizens.
- Specific subgroups like Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese non-US citizens were less prepared than their US citizen counterparts. Marital status positively correlated with preparedness in Indian, Japanese, Vietnamese, and multiracial respondents.
Conclusions:
- Data disaggregation is crucial for understanding APIDA disaster preparedness.
- A tailored approach to preparedness information and resources is essential for addressing the specific needs of diverse APIDA communities.
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