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Individual preparedness and mitigation actions for a predicted earthquake in Istanbul

Tekeli-Yesil S., and Dedeoglu, N. and Tanner, M. and Braun-Fahrländer C., and Obrist, B.. (2010) Individual preparedness and mitigation actions for a predicted earthquake in Istanbul. Disasters, Vol. 34, H. 4. pp. 910-930.

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Official URL: http://edoc.unibas.ch/dok/A5842926

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Abstract

This study investigated the process of taking action to mitigate damage and prepare for an earthquake at the individual level. Its specific aim was to identify the factors that promote or inhibit individuals in this process. The study was conducted in Istanbul, Turkey-where an earthquake is expected soon-in May and June 2006 using qualitative methods. Within our conceptual framework, three different patterns emerged among the study subjects. Outcome expectancy, helplessness, a low socioeconomic level, a culture of negligence, a lack of trust, onset time/poor predictability, and normalisation bias inhibit individuals in this process, while location, direct personal experience, a higher education level, and social interaction promote them. Drawing on these findings, the paper details key points for better disaster communication, including whom to mobilise to reach target populations, such as individuals with direct earthquake experience and women
Faculties and Departments:03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Public Health > Sozial- und Präventivmedizin > Malaria Vaccines (Tanner)
09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) > Former Units within Swiss TPH > Malaria Vaccines (Tanner)
09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) > Former Units within Swiss TPH > Cultural Epidemiology (Weiss)
03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Public Health > Sozial- und Präventivmedizin
09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) > Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) > Environmental Exposures and Health Systems Research > Physical Hazards and Health (Röösli)
UniBasel Contributors:Braun-Fahrländer, Charlotte and Obrist van Eeuwijk, Brigit and Tanner, Marcel and Tekeli-Yesil, Sidika
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Blackwell
ISSN:0361-3666
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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