Ecological disasters highlight the importance of understanding natural disasters as they
relate to a changing global climate. Such disasters often have a predictable pattern of …

Global policies on disaster risk reduction have highlighted individual and community
responsibilities and roles in reducing risk and promoting co** capacity. Strengthening …

Background University students are increasingly recognized as a vulnerable population,
suffering from higher levels of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and disordered eating …

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many people's psychological health.
Impacts may be particularly severe among socially vulnerable populations such as college …

This study aims at understanding the role of education in promoting disaster preparedness.
Strengthening resilience to climate-related hazards is an urgent target of Goal 13 of the …

Experts generally agree that individuals will require partial or complete self-sufficiency for at
least the first 72 hours following a disaster. In the face of pervasive environmental and …

The Philippines is highly susceptible to both geophysical and climate-related disasters. This
article explores Filipinos knowledge and perception of climate change and their association …

BACKGROUND: Vulnerable populations such as those with poor health, disabilities, and
chronic diseases are at an increased risk of adverse health outcomes resulting from natural …

Disaster preparedness initiatives are increasingly focused on building community resilience.
Preparedness research has correspondingly shifted its attention to community-level …

This study examines how pre‐existing disabling conditions influenced the recovery process
of survivors of Hurricane Katrina. It focuses specifically on the barriers that hindered the …