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ArticleThe journal of climate change and health

Predictors of residence in areas that experience drought and concern about drought in the United States.

Matthew R Boyce, Christine Crudo Blackburn, Mayra Rico, Jason Moats

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Article in The journal of climate change and health. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Matthew R BoyceDepartment of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States.
Christine Crudo BlackburnDepartment of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States.
Mayra RicoUSA Center for Rural Public Health Preparedness, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States.
Jason MoatsDepartment of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: While some natural hazard events are well studied, drought has been relatively neglected. This is notable given that drought is expected to increase in frequency and intensity in the future. This study investigated the associations between various socioeconomic and demographic factors and living in an area that experiences drought, as well as perspectives related to drought in the United States. Methods: A survey was used to examine drought experiences and perceptions by asking (1) if individuals lived in an area that experiences drought, (2) whether they consider drought to be a natural disaster, and (3) if they worried about drought negatively impacting them. Surveys were administered from April-June 2024. Results: 2989 individuals completed the survey. Regression results suggest the odds of living in an area that experiences drought are higher for select older populations, for those with higher levels of education, and for those residing in rural areas. For those who do live in areas that experience drought ( Discussion: Certain populations reported higher odds of living in an area that experiences drought, but lower odds of reporting concern about the negative health impacts. Similar phenomena have been observed with other natural hazards, such as hurricanes. Conclusion: Results can aid public health researchers and practitioners in focusing drought preparedness and educational efforts.

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Climate changeDisasterNatural hazardPreparednessPublic healthRisk perception

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PMCPMC12851295

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