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Scoping review of fire safety behaviors among high‐rise occupants: Implications for public health nursing
Author(s) -
Glauberman Gary
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
public health nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.471
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1525-1446
pISSN - 0737-1209
DOI - 10.1111/phn.12728
Subject(s) - fire safety , preparedness , occupational safety and health , public health , poison control , population , human factors and ergonomics , suicide prevention , fire protection , injury prevention , psychology , environmental health , nursing , medical emergency , medicine , business , forensic engineering , applied psychology , engineering , political science , civil engineering , pathology , law
Objective The purpose of this review was to identify gaps in the research literature regarding high‐rise (HR) building occupant fire safety behaviors. Findings from this review will inform further development of the role of public health nurses (PHNs) in promoting population‐based strategies to enhance HR occupant fire safety. Design and Sample The search included peer‐reviewed English language articles published after 2001 describing fire safety behaviors among HR building occupants in the United States. Results Fourteen articles were included in the final review. Twelve articles reported exclusively on commercial HR building fire safety; two reported on both the residential and commercial HR building fire safety; 10 reported on events related to the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center (WTC) towers. Various factors influenced HR occupants' fire safety behaviors, including knowledge about building fire safety features and emergency plans, participation in drills, and organizational emergency preparedness. People with mobility impairments required special considerations. Two theoretical models explaining HR occupants' fire safety behaviors were identified. Conclusions Gaps in the research literature exist regarding residential HR occupant fire safety behaviors. Further research regarding ways that PHNs are currently engaged in this important public health issue should be further explored.