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AN EVALUATION OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PRACTICE AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN HILLY DISTRICTS OF UTTARAKHAND: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

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Vidushi Bhandari1, Arti Rauthan1*, Priyanka Sharma2, Ritu Chauhan3 and Abhishek Chauhan3*
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.8.496

Abstract

Disaster preparedness is a set of measures taken by an organization to respond effectively during disasters and could minimize their effects. Hospitals are expected to prepare themselves for external and internal disasters. Health professionals should practice regularly so that they could be prepared and respond efficiently during disasters. The objective of this paper is to determine the practice of healthcare workers regarding disaster preparedness. Method: 300 samples were collected from five hilly districts of Uttarakhand. Out of which 150 were medical staff and 150 were the paramedical staff. Result: It was found that 300 participants had 60% practiced in disaster preparedness. Medical staffs were found better in the practice of disaster preparedness than paramedical staff. There was a strong association found between work experience and preparedness. Conclusion: training should be conducted regularly in the hospital. More awareness should be given to mock drills and evaluation to be done after every mock drill. Paramedics should be involved in every step of disaster preparedness planning and practice.

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