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Facilitating disaster preparedness through local radio broadcasting.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21913937     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The 2008 Disaster Mitigation Preparedness (DMP) study took place in Aceh province, Indonesia. It sought to help develop radio programmes and messages to increase resilience to disasters. The role of radio was evaluated during and after the 2004 Asian tsunami disaster. The study team interviewed 984 tsunami survivors from nine sub-districts of Banda Aceh, and local nongovernmental organisations convened eight focus groups around the area of Aceh Besar. Six key informant interviews were held with government disaster management agencies. The DMP survey is the first of its kind to interview a representative random sample of Banda Aceh residents. It reveals the importance of community and social networks, during disaster situations, when essential communications are down. A disaster warning information system based on a multi-media approach needs to be developed. The wider community should be involved in the planning, education and training of Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar residents to facilitate appropriate personal and community survival strategies.
Authors:
Eila Romo-Murphy; Ross James; Mike Adams
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Disasters     Volume:  35     ISSN:  1467-7717     ISO Abbreviation:  Disasters     Publication Date:  2011 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-09-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7702072     Medline TA:  Disasters     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  801-15     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
© 2011 The Author(s). Disasters © Overseas Development Institute, 2011.
Affiliation:
Associate, Health Communication Resources, Australia Director, Health Communication Resources, Australia Associate, Health Communication Resources, Australia.
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