Browsing by Subject "Disaster preparedness"
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Effect of disaster training on knowledge regarding flood risk management amongst families with older people
(OASIS, 2022)The elderly population is of utmost importance amongst vulnerable populations during disasters because they experience reduced functional abilities, cognitive disturbance, dementia, weak physical conditions and various ... -
From disaster relief to disaster risk reduction: a consideration of the evolving international relief mechanism
(2008)Disaster risk reduction is an ever-growing concept and finds its application within various disciplines. This article investigates the development of disaster risk reduction and some of the most important aspects which ... -
Gender integration in disaster preparedness planning : a case of World Vision South Africa in Limpopo
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)World-wide, disasters and hazards do not affect people of the same society in the same way. Depending on the nature of the hazard, some groups tend to suffer more consequences than others. The differences in disaster and ... -
Household disaster awareness and preparedness: a case study of flood hazards in Asamankese in the West Akim Municipality of Ghana
(OASIS, 2019)Increasing disasters and their associated devastating impacts on society have called into question the capacity of countries to address disaster occurrences. Hitherto, primary disaster management institutions have addressed ... -
Narratives of hospital health care professionals during the pandemic in the Northern Philippines : a phenomenological study
(OASIS, 2022)Hospital health care professionals (HCPs) play a vital and crucial role in saving the lives of patients afflicted with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As the incidence of the disease keeps increasing, health ... -
Risk of a disaster : risk knowledge, interpretation and resilience
(OASIS, 2020)Knowledge and interpretation of local risks are essential in disaster mitigation. Auckland’s exposure to multiple hazards is a source of national concern. Considering the multiplicity of natural hazards in Auckland, ... -
The role of cultural astronomy in disasder management among Barolong Boora - Tshidi, Mahikeng in the North West province
(2014)The purpose of this research activity is to determine how cultural astronomy manages natural disasters in the local communities. Study Area: Mahikeng in North West Province among the Barolong boora Tshidi. Indigenous ...