Predictors of Emergency Preparedness Among Older Adults in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Emergency preparedness becomes more important with increased age, as older adults are at heightened risk for harm from disasters. In this study, predictors of preparedness actions and confidence in preparedness among older adults in the United States were assessed.

Methods

This nationally representative survey polled community-dwelling older adults ages 50-80 y (n = 2256) about emergency preparedness and confidence in addressing different types of emergencies. Logistic regression was used to identify predictors of reported emergency preparedness actions and confidence in addressing emergencies.

Results

Participants' mean age was 62.4 y (SD = 8); 52% were female, and 71% were non-Hispanic white. Living alone was associated with lower odds of having a 7-d sup

SUBMITTER: Bell SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7704536 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature