Abstract
Vulnerable populations risk poor outcomes during disasters. A content analysis compared victim experiences from hurricanes Katrina, Matthew, Florence, and Michael. The Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model and a disaster specific framework guided data comparison. Early findings confirm challenges and benefits of evacuation and the benefit of available pet care.
Sigma Membership
Rho Nu at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Disaster Response, Hurricanes and Vulnerable Populations, Transcultural Assessment
Recommended Citation
Owens, Jacqueline K. and See, Sharon, "Major US hurricanes: A comparative analysis of victim experiences utilizing transcultural and behavioral models" (2019). Convention. 286.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/286
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Major US hurricanes: A comparative analysis of victim experiences utilizing transcultural and behavioral models
Washington, DC, USA
Vulnerable populations risk poor outcomes during disasters. A content analysis compared victim experiences from hurricanes Katrina, Matthew, Florence, and Michael. The Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model and a disaster specific framework guided data comparison. Early findings confirm challenges and benefits of evacuation and the benefit of available pet care.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.