Perceived disaster preparedness, knowledge, and skills among Sudanese healthcare professionals during the armed conflict: cross-sectional study, 2024
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Sudanese healthcare professionals perceive moderate disaster preparedness but have significant knowledge and skill gaps. Targeted education and training are crucial for effective crisis management in disaster-prone regions.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Disaster Medicine
- Healthcare Management
Background
- Sudan faces frequent crises, including conflict, displacement, and disease outbreaks (e.g., COVID-19, dengue).
- Effective disaster preparedness is vital for healthcare systems in crisis-affected regions.
- This study assesses disaster management competencies among Sudanese healthcare professionals (HCPs).
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the perceived disaster preparedness, knowledge, and skills of Sudanese HCPs.
- To identify factors influencing disaster management competency.
- To pinpoint specific areas needing improvement in disaster response capabilities.
Main Methods
- A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 1,505 HCPs using an online questionnaire.
- Utilized the classical Arabic version of the Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Tool (DPET).
- Data analyzed using SPSS v28 with univariate and multivariate analyses.
Main Results
- HCPs reported moderate self-perceived preparedness (4.15±1.1), knowledge (4.01±1.1), and skills (3.72±1.3).
- Nurses showed higher knowledge; males and those with prior disaster exposure had better preparedness, knowledge, and skills (p<0.001).
- Past disaster experience significantly predicted competency (p<0.001), yet gaps exist in local emergency system familiarity and triage.
Conclusions
- Sudanese HCPs exhibit significant deficiencies in disaster preparedness, knowledge, and skills, linked to limited training and experience.
- Addressing these gaps requires enhanced education, disaster drills, and curriculum integration.
- Building a resilient healthcare workforce is essential for effective crisis response in Sudan.
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