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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding disaster preparedness among nursing students
Josefina Delgado-Delgado1, Eduardo Pérez-Castro2, Cornelio Bueno-Brito1
1Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Facultad de Enfermería Nº 2, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico.
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|July 22, 2026
Summary
Nursing students possess strong disaster knowledge and positive attitudes but lack practical preparedness skills. Enhancing hands-on disaster management training is crucial for effective emergency response in vulnerable areas.
Area of Science:
- Disaster preparedness
- Nursing education
- Public health emergencies
Background:
- Assessing disaster preparedness is vital, especially in areas prone to natural disasters.
- Nursing students' readiness impacts community health outcomes during crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of disaster preparedness among nursing students.
- To identify gaps in preparedness relative to the disaster vulnerability of their municipality.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based survey was conducted with 363 nursing students.
- Data analysis focused on knowledge levels, attitudes towards preparedness, and reported practices during emergencies.
Main Results:
- High knowledge (97.25%) and positive attitudes (93.11%) regarding disasters were observed.
- Significant gaps exist in practical preparedness, with only 20.39% reporting adequate emergency actions and limited familiarity with institutional evacuation procedures (66.67%).
- A positive correlation exists between knowledge and practices, but formal training remains low (26.72%).
Conclusions:
- Nursing students exhibit strong theoretical knowledge and positive attitudes towards disaster preparedness.
- Practical application of disaster preparedness measures requires significant improvement.
- There is a critical need to enhance practical disaster management training within nursing curricula to bolster emergency response capabilities.
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