Literature Review
This literature review focuses on the affects of urbanization and socio-economic status and how they relate to disaster preparedness.
Subtopics: Phase 2 - Preparedness, Natural Disasters
Language(s): English
This article aims to define cultural competence based upon review of the relevant literature of academic, foundation, and government publications.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Organizational Supports
Language(s): English
This resource guide focuses on methods for integrating culturally competent practices into mental health services for disaster survivors.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Organizational Supports, Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery
Language(s): English
This slideshow presentation provides findings from a comprehensive review of literature and websites which assessed current initiatives and information available on emergency preparedness for racially and ethnically diverse communities.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 6 - Response, Emergency Decision Making, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 2 - Preparedness
Language(s): English
This article provides an overview of research which focuses on the role of culture in complex emergencies and explores how culture contributes to psychological responses to disaster.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery
Language(s): English
This work of synthesis shows how various racial and ethnic groups perceive natural hazard risks and respond to warnings.
Subtopics: Culturally Competent Care, Language Access Services, Organizational Supports, Phase 5 - Psychological Impact, Phase 6 - Response, Phase 7 - Recovery, Phase 1 - Risk Perception, Phase 3 - Warning, Phase 4 - Physical Impact, Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Language(s): English