Effects of adverse childhood experiences and personal resilience on household emergency preparedness: considerations for disaster planning.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events occurring during childhood that can affect adulthood health and wellness, including preparedness for disasters. This study aimed to understand how ACEs, personality traits, personal resilience, and healthcare provider discussions of preparedness affect household emergency preparedness to inform interventions for individuals with a history of ACEs.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted through an internet-based survey of 311 US adults using six evidence-based instruments: ACEs Questionnaire, Big Five Inventory, Chapman University Survey on American Fears, Grit-S, Brief Resilient Coping Scale, and the Household Emergency Preparedness Instrument.

Results

Although most participan

SUBMITTER: Heagele T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12627066 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature