Degree of Family Disaster Preparedness and Association of Demographic Characteristics of Active Consultants of a Tertiary Hospital for Children in Quezon City Center

Michael   Resurreccion,; Pristine Rose  D. Fajardo,

Degree of Family Disaster Preparedness and Association of Demographic Characteristics of Active Consultants of a Tertiary Hospital for Children in Quezon City Center

Pristine Rose D. Fajardo | Michael Resurreccion

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Increasing incidence of natural and man-made disasters emphasize the need to assess home disaster preparedness of pediatricians. OBJECTIVES: To determine degree of family disaster preparedness and association of demographic characteristics of active consultants of a tertiary hospital for children in Quezon City. METHODS: Cross-sectional study where participants were selected using purposive type of sampling. Fifty-eight active consultants for children answered a self-administered questionnaire on home disaster preparedness. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24.0. RESULTS: Total of 36 (62.06%) participants scored 70 and above, indicating family disaster preparedness. A total of 22 (37.94%) participants scored below 70, indicating lack of home disaster preparedness. The age of participants 35 to 40 (OR 108.57), 41 to 45 (OR 36.01), 51 to 55 (OR 11.4) and 56 to 60 (OR 17.93) are more likely to be family disaster ready (p value <0.05). Male participants were 7 times more likely to have higher overall family disaster preparedness. CONCLUSIONS: This study has shown that 36 consultants in a tertiary hospital for children in Quezon City are prepared for home disasters. Males and younger population are the demographic characteristics associated with an increased degree of family disaster preparedness. RECOMMENDATIONS: Basics of home disaster management should be included in continuing medical education of the hospital staff. Health education management system should encourage participation of hospital staff in disaster management programs. Bigger sample size of the pediatric society is recommended. Determine association of other demographic variables on home disaster preparedness. Address issues to overcome response bias.

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