Aung, Khin Thandar and Abdul Razak, Rafiza and Mohd Nazry, Nor Nazrina (2023) Preparedness for the future pandemic: understanding the impacts of risk perception in public health emergencies. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing, 14 (4 (April 2023)). pp. 192-196. ISSN 2231-7007 E-ISSN 2462-246X
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Abstract
This paper emphasizes the significance of risk perception in public health emergencies and its impact on preparedness for future pandemics. It investigates the influence of risk perception on individual and community behaviors during previous outbreaks, highlighting factors that shape people's perceptions of risk. Effective risk communication strategies are identified as crucial in shaping risk perception and promoting proactive preparedness measures. It is believed that tailored interventions addressing psychological, cultural, and socioeconomic factors are required to address the diverse risk perceptions among different populations. Understanding risk perception dynamics enables policymakers and public health practitioners to develop targeted strategies for enhanced preparedness and response efforts in future pandemics, ultimately mitigating the impact on public health and society.
| Item Type: | Article (Review) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Impact, Pandemic; Preparedness; Public Health Emergencies; Risk Perception |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA643 Communicable Diseases and Public Health R Medicine > RT Nursing R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT89 Specialities in nursing > RT108 Red Cross nursing (Including peacetime and disaster nursing) R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT89 Specialities in nursing |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Critical Care Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Dr Khin Thandar Aung |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Jul 2023 17:01 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jan 2024 15:49 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/105324 |
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