ArticleBMC public health2026
Understanding community residents' disaster preparedness: is cognitive resilience a solution?
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backgroundEffective disaster preparedness is essential for public health. This study examined how sociodemographic factors and cognitive flexibility relate to disaster preparedness among urban community residents.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with 552 participants in Balikesir. The General Disaster Preparedness Scale (GDPS) was used as the dependent variable, and linear regression analysis explored its predictors.
resultsThe mean GDPS score was 160.63 ± 19.17, indicating a moderate level of preparedness. Higher preparedness was associated with higher education, prior disaster preparation, knowledge of home valve operations, following disaster-related news, awareness of emergency assembly locations, and higher cognitive flexibility. Cognitive flexibility was a significant independent predictor of disaster preparedness (β = 0.163, p < 0.001). The model explained 25% of the variance in preparedness (Adjusted R² = 0.25).
conclusionDisaster preparedness was not optimal despite moderate levels. Both practical preparedness behaviors and cognitive flexibility significantly contributed to preparedness. As a modifiable psychological resource, cognitive flexibility represents a promising target for community-based public health interventions aimed at enhancing disaster resilience.
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