Knowledge and practice of emergency preparedness by Lagos residents
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Date
2015
Authors
Oridota, E.S.
Elebiju, E.O.
Soriyan, O.O.
Akanmu, O.N.
Olajide, T.O.
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Publisher
Highland Med Res
Abstract
Background: Since no one can predict when an emergency will
occur, it is necessary to be prepared. Taking personal
responsibility in preparing for and responding to emergency
situations is an effective means of curbing damages.
Methods: This study was a cross sectional study where pre tested semi structured questionnaires were administered to 395
respondents selected using a multistage sampling technique.
Results: The majority 209 (52.9%) of the respondents were
males. The mean age was 30± 7 with the majority (55.4%) of
the respondents less than 40yrs of age. Two third 264 (66.8%)
of the respondents were aware of emergency preparedness.
The most common emergency situation experienced by
respondents was fire (61.3%). Most of respondents had good
knowledge 351 (88.9%) and positive attitude 373 (94.4%).
Overall, the majority 230 (58.3%) of the respondents had poor
practice of emergency preparedness. Factors associated with
the practice of emergency preparedness were age of
respondents (p=0.001) and education (p= 0.001).
Conclusion: Knowledge and attitude of respondents towards
emergency preparedness was good, while the actual
preparation for emergencies was poor. There is a need for
public enlightenment to mitigate disaster and further enhance
the community preparedness for emergencies.
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Keywords
Knowledge, Community, Emergency Preparedness
Citation
21. Oridota E.S, Elebiju E.O, Soriyan O.O, Akanmu O.N, Olajide T.O (2014). Knowledge and Practice of Emergency Preparedness by Lagos Residents.Highland Med Res J 2015;15(15(1):47-50