Introduction: Recent disasters emphasize the need for disaster risk mitigation in the health
sector. A lack of standardized tools to assess hospital disaster preparedness hinders the …

Objectives: To assess the knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding disaster and
emergency preparedness among Emergency Department (ED) staff. Methods: This cross …

Background Saudi Arabia has made extensive efforts to manage disasters using unique
national approaches; however, challenges and obstacles concerning disaster health …

Globally, the frequency of natural disasters has increased significantly in recent decades.
Hospitals are expected to remain functioning during and in the immediate aftermath of …

Indonesia is a country prone to experiencing natural hazards and disasters, which have
frequently damaged public infrastructure, including hospitals. The role of hospitals is crucial …

This study aimed to identify the necessary or essential components for inclusion in hospital
disaster plans in Saudi Arabia, components that can be applied in education, planning …

This paper examines the natural disasters that have historically taken place in the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia, particularly during Hajj (the largest mass gathering event in the world). A …

This study used a descriptive cross-sectional methodology to measure healthcare workers'
knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and willingness to respond to a flood scenario in Saudi …

Background Mass chemical exposure emergencies are infrequent but can cause injury,
illness, or loss of life for large numbers of victims. These emergencies can stretch and …

Objectives The aim of the study is to understand the concept of disaster preparedness in
relation to the intensive care unit through the review and critique of the peer-reviewed …