Table 2 Healthcare providers’ perceptions of their knowledge of disaster management (n = 1505)
Item | Mean ± SD | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. I participate in disaster drills or exercises at my workplace on a regular basis. | 4.34 ± 1.65 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 6.00 |
2. I have participated in emergency plan drafting and planning for disaster situations in my community. | 3.99 ± 1.67 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
3. I know who to contact (chain of command) in disaster situations in my community. | 4.14 ± 1.64 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
4. I participate in continuing education classes, seminars, or conferences dealing with disaster preparedness. | 3.95 ± 1.68 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
5. I read journal articles related to disaster preparedness. | 3.88 ± 1.63 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
6. I am aware of classes about disaster preparedness and management offered at my workplace, university, or community. | 4.07 ± 1.60 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
7. I would be interested in educational classes on disaster preparedness that relate specifically to my community. | 4.72 ± 1.39 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 6.00 |
8. I find that the research literature on disaster preparedness and management is easily accessible. | 3.90 ± 1.48 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
9. I find that the research literature on disaster preparedness is understandable. | 4.16 ± 1.40 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
11. Finding relevant information about disaster preparedness is an obstacle to my level of preparedness. | 4.11 ± 1.45 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
12. I know where to find relevant research or information to fill in gaps in my knowledge. | 3.91 ± 1.50 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
13. I have a list of contacts in the medical/health community (e.g., referral contacts) in case of a disaster. | 3.70 ± 1.67 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 |
14. I think there is sufficient support from local officials in a disaster situation. | 3.30 ± 1.68 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 |
Overall disaster management knowledge | 4.01 ± 1.10 | — | — | — |