Household preparedness for emergency events: a cross-sectional survey on residents in four regions of China.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess household preparedness for emergency events and its determinants in China. DESIGN:A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted on 3541 households in China in 2015. PARTICIPANTS:Households were selected using a stratified cluster sampling strategy, representing central, eastern, western and southern regions of China. The designed questionnaires were administered through face-to-face interviews. OUTCOME MEASURES:Household emergency preparedness was measured with 14 indicators, tapping into the supply of nine emergency necessities (food and water, extra batteries, battery-powered radio, battery-operated torch, first-aid kit, gas mask, fire extinguisher, escape ropes, whistle), coverage of accident insurance, knowledge of local emergency response sy

SUBMITTER: Chen CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6887017 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature