Association of US Households’ Disaster Preparedness With Socioeconomic Characteristics, Composition, and Region | Zendy

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Association of US Households’ Disaster Preparedness With Socioeconomic Characteristics, Composition, and Region

Author(s) -

Lucila M. Zamboni,

Erika G. Martin

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

jama network open

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.278

H-Index - 39

ISSN - 2574-3805

DOI - 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.6881

Subject(s) - preparedness , socioeconomic status , marital status , environmental health , ethnic group , socioeconomics , emergency management , poison control , medicine , demography , geography , economic growth , political science , population , sociology , economics , law

Key Points Question What characteristics are associated with resource- and action-based disaster preparedness among US households? Findings In this cross-sectional study using nationally representative survey data from 16 725 US households, 68.9% of households fulfilled at least half of recommended preparedness items, but households were more likely to fulfill resource- than action-based items. Fulfillment of specific resource- or action-based items differed substantially by household characteristics. Meaning These findings suggest that because households may treat preparedness items differently, targeted strategies are needed to promote preparedness across communities, and risk communication should emphasize the importance of both resource- and action-based preparedness.

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