Disaster Risk Perception and Earthquake Awareness in Nursing Students
Author Information
Author(s): Kolaç Nurcan, Eroğlu Nermin, Nirgiz Cansu
Primary Institution: Marmara University and Fenerbahçe University
Hypothesis
What is the disaster risk perception and sustainable earthquake awareness of nursing students studying at public and private universities?
Conclusion
Most nursing students do not feel prepared for disasters, but those with disaster experience have higher risk perceptions.
Supporting Evidence
- 61.8% of students had disaster experience.
- 76.8% did not feel prepared for a possible disaster.
- Students from private universities had higher earthquake awareness scores.
Takeaway
Many nursing students think they aren't ready for disasters, but those who have experienced one are more aware of the risks.
Methodology
The study used a descriptive design and collected data through online questionnaires from nursing students at one public and one private university.
Limitations
The results cannot be generalized to all nursing students as the sample was limited to those who participated voluntarily.
Participant Demographics
{"gender_distribution":{"male":26,"female":74},"university_type":{"private":57.8,"public":42.2},"year_of_study":{"first_year":26.5,"second_year":23.2,"third_year":21.2,"fourth_year":29.0}}
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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