Disaster awareness and preparedness: the case of Ondokuz Mayıs University

Bodur A., Emecen Y., Keskin K.

NATURAL HAZARDS, cilt.121, sa.11, ss.1-19, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 121 Sayı: 11
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s11069-025-07526-3
  • Dergi Adı: NATURAL HAZARDS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, IBZ Online, PASCAL, Aerospace Database, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), CAB Abstracts, Communication Abstracts, Environment Index, Geobase, INSPEC, Metadex, PAIS International, Pollution Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, DIALNET, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-19
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study offers a comprehensive examination to understand university students’ disas ter awareness and preparedness level in the Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) case. The research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by evaluating disaster awareness and examining the impact of various demographic factors on students’ attitudes toward dis asters. This research offers a unique perspective by integrating physical and psychological dimensions of disaster preparedness, highlighting the necessity of comprehensive disaster education. Within the scope of the research, a survey was conducted with the participa tion of 382 students from diverse faculties, colleges, and institutes during the 2022–2023 Spring Semester. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests to evaluate relationships between variables. The findings underscore that disaster awareness and preparedness must be addressed broadly, especially by considering demographic diver sity. This study provides valuable insights for improving disaster management education for OMU and other higher education institutions, aiming to foster a more resilient student population.