The impact of earthquake preparedness training on mothers with physically disabled children: a randomized controlled study
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of earthquake preparedness training on the psychological resilience and earthquake preparedness levels of mothers with physically disabled children. The study was conducted at a special education and rehabilitation center in a province in eastern Turk...
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| description | Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of earthquake preparedness training on the psychological resilience and earthquake preparedness levels of mothers with physically disabled children. The study was conducted at a special education and rehabilitation center in a province in eastern Turkey between January and April 2024, using a pre-test/post-test control group experimental design. A total of 78 mothers participated, with 39 randomly assigned to the experimental group and 39 to the control group. The experimental group received earthquake preparedness training. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. It was determined that 38.5% of the mothers in the experimental group were between 32–39 years of age, equal numbers of primary (35.9%) and secondary (35.9%) school graduates, 84.6% had nuclear families and 89.7% lived in urban areas. In the control group, 38.5% of the mothers were between 25–31 years of age, 33.3% were primary school graduates, 79.5% had nuclear families and 97.4% lived in urban areas. The experimental and control groups were similar in terms of baseline characteristics. Before the training, Adult Psychological Resilience Scale (APRS) scores were comparable between groups. After the training, the experimental group showed a significant increase in psychological resilience compared to the control group (p < .05). Similarly, Disaster Preparedness Scale (DPS) scores were comparable before the training, but the experimental group showed a significant increase in earthquake preparedness after the training (p < .05). The training enhanced both psychological resilience and earthquake preparedness in mothers, increasing their knowledge and awareness about earthquakes. Developing earthquake preparedness training and materials specifically for families with physically disabled children will contribute to the safety and well-being of both families and their children. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-df8822b7e7ce4f048fd2ccae48b9fc9b2025-08-20T02:52:16ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-03-0115111310.1038/s41598-025-94426-yThe impact of earthquake preparedness training on mothers with physically disabled children: a randomized controlled studyAbdullah Adıyaman0Veysel Can1Abdullah Sarman2Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Child Health and Diseases Nursing, Van Yüzüncü Yıl UniversityFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Department of Child Health and Diseases Nursing, Asst. Prof. Dr., Van Yüzüncü Yıl UniversityFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Department of Child Health and Diseases Nursing, Asst. Prof. Dr., Bingöl UniversityAbstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of earthquake preparedness training on the psychological resilience and earthquake preparedness levels of mothers with physically disabled children. The study was conducted at a special education and rehabilitation center in a province in eastern Turkey between January and April 2024, using a pre-test/post-test control group experimental design. A total of 78 mothers participated, with 39 randomly assigned to the experimental group and 39 to the control group. The experimental group received earthquake preparedness training. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. It was determined that 38.5% of the mothers in the experimental group were between 32–39 years of age, equal numbers of primary (35.9%) and secondary (35.9%) school graduates, 84.6% had nuclear families and 89.7% lived in urban areas. In the control group, 38.5% of the mothers were between 25–31 years of age, 33.3% were primary school graduates, 79.5% had nuclear families and 97.4% lived in urban areas. The experimental and control groups were similar in terms of baseline characteristics. Before the training, Adult Psychological Resilience Scale (APRS) scores were comparable between groups. After the training, the experimental group showed a significant increase in psychological resilience compared to the control group (p < .05). Similarly, Disaster Preparedness Scale (DPS) scores were comparable before the training, but the experimental group showed a significant increase in earthquake preparedness after the training (p < .05). The training enhanced both psychological resilience and earthquake preparedness in mothers, increasing their knowledge and awareness about earthquakes. Developing earthquake preparedness training and materials specifically for families with physically disabled children will contribute to the safety and well-being of both families and their children.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94426-yEarthquakeMothersPhysically disabled childrenPreparednessPsychological resilienceTraining |
| spellingShingle | Abdullah Adıyaman Veysel Can Abdullah Sarman The impact of earthquake preparedness training on mothers with physically disabled children: a randomized controlled study Scientific Reports Earthquake Mothers Physically disabled children Preparedness Psychological resilience Training |
| title | The impact of earthquake preparedness training on mothers with physically disabled children: a randomized controlled study |
| title_full | The impact of earthquake preparedness training on mothers with physically disabled children: a randomized controlled study |
| title_fullStr | The impact of earthquake preparedness training on mothers with physically disabled children: a randomized controlled study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of earthquake preparedness training on mothers with physically disabled children: a randomized controlled study |
| title_short | The impact of earthquake preparedness training on mothers with physically disabled children: a randomized controlled study |
| title_sort | impact of earthquake preparedness training on mothers with physically disabled children a randomized controlled study |
| topic | Earthquake Mothers Physically disabled children Preparedness Psychological resilience Training |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94426-y |
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