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Raziyeh Bakhshi Giv1, Mohammadreza Amiresmaili1, Hojjat Farahmandnia1
1Health in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine
|February 10, 2026
Summary
Healthcare workers
Area of Science:
- Healthcare worker risk perception
- Disaster preparedness
- Cognitive psychology
Background:
- Risk perception is a complex cognitive process for identifying and assessing threats.
- Healthcare workers in critical and disaster scenarios face unique challenges in risk assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review recent research on factors influencing healthcare workers' risk perception in disaster settings.
- To identify key domains affecting risk assessment among frontline health professionals during crises.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
- Searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar (Jan 2014 - Jul 2025).
- Thematic analysis of 10 selected studies (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods).
Main Results:
- Identified five key domains influencing risk perception: demographic/individual factors, experience/exposure, knowledge/information, cognitive-emotional attitudes, and protective behaviors.
- Risk perception is a multifaceted phenomenon shaped by these interacting factors.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the multifaceted nature of risk perception is vital for improving healthcare worker resilience and preparedness.
- Educational programs and policies should address individual differences, experiences, and psychosocial needs to enhance disaster response.
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