Household Emergency Preparedness by Housing Type from a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER), Michigan

被引:14
作者
Murti, Michelle [1 ]
Bayleyegn, Tesfaye [2 ]
Stanbury, Martha [4 ]
Flanders, William Dana [3 ]
Yard, Ellen [2 ]
Nyaku, Mawuli [1 ]
Wolkin, Amy [2 ]
机构
[1] Ctr Dis Control & Prevent, Epidem Intelligence Serv, Atlanta, GA USA
[2] Ctr Dis Control & Prevent, Hlth Studies Branch, Atlanta, GA USA
[3] Ctr Dis Control & Prevent, Atlanta, GA USA
[4] Michigan Dept Community Hlth, Lansing, MI USA
关键词
Emergency Preparedness; Epidemiologic Methods; Housing; Disasters; DISASTERS;
D O I
10.1017/dmp.2013.111
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Objectives: We examined the association between housing type and household emergency preparedness among households in Oakland County, Michigan. Methods: We used interview data on household emergency preparedness from a cluster design survey in Oakland County, Michigan, in 2012. We compared survey-weighted frequencies of household demographics, medical conditions, and preparedness measures in single-detached homes versus multi-unit dwellings, and determined the unadjusted odds ratios (OR) and the income-level adjusted OR for each preparedness measure. Results: Households had similar demographics and medical conditions between housing types. Unadjusted ORs were statistically significant for single detached homes having a generator (11.1), back-up heat source (10.9), way to cook without utilities (5.8), carbon monoxide (CO) detector (3.8), copies of important documents (3.4), evacuation routes (3.1), and 3-day supply of water (2.5). Income level adjusted ORs remained statistically significant except for owning a CO detector. Conclusions: Households in multi-unit dwellings were less likely to have certain recommended emergency plans and supplies compared to those in single detached homes. Further research is required to explore the feasibility, barriers, and alternatives for households in multi-unit dwellings in terms of complying with these measures.
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