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DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
卷 12, 期 1, 页码 14-18出版社
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2017.33
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aging populations; natural hazards; cyclones; self-reliant; emergency management policies
Objective: To investigate the extent to which older residents feel they can remain self-reliant during future natural disasters and to compare the findings with the viewpoints of local policy-makers and with those charged with caring for the elderly both on a day-to-day basis and in times of crisis. Methods: This study used an array of non-probability snowballing techniques to seek the participation of senior citizens over the age of 65 years, emergency services officers, community health carers, and local government disaster managers located in aging, remote, coastal Australian communities vulnerable to cyclones and storm surges. All respondents participated in either a face-to-face personal interview or a focus group, with senior citizens also completing a self-administered questionnaire. Results: This research found a discrepancy between policy expectations and the experiences of both the elderly and those who care for them, as well as a lack of understanding with regard to the term self-reliant. Conclusions: These results highlight the inability of older adults in aging, remote, coastal Australian communities to remain self-reliant in the future, impacting both disaster management policies and the future capacity of these communities to remain resilient.
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