Modeling factors related to earthquake preparedness: a structural equation modeling approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Global evidence suggests that natural disasters are on the rise, and that earthquake harm disproportionally impacts developing countries. To mitigate these harms, disaster preparedness is an important behavioral strategy in earthquake risk mitigation. However, there is limited evidence about the levels of preparedness in developing countries, especially Iran. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate earthquake preparedness among the general public, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a theoretical framework.

Method

This methodological study was conducted in Iran in 2022, involving 302 participants selected through stratified random sampling. Data was collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed t

SUBMITTER: Fatehpanah A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792548 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature