The  effect of using simulation strategy on preparatory school students' earthquakes preparedness

Amal Yousef Abdelwahed; Amal S. Abu Almakarem; Hanan Kheir Abd Ellatif Elmowafi; Manal Mohamed Ahmed Ayed; Ohoud Youssef El-Sheikh; Nagwa Mahmoud Salem

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS8.14633

Authors

Amal Yousef Abdelwahed Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University, Egypt, and Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Saudi Electronic University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Amal S. Abu Almakarem Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al Baha University, Saudi Arabia
Hanan Kheir Abd Ellatif Elmowafi Lecturer of Community Health Nursing , Faculty of Nursing , Mansoura University, Egypt
Manal Mohamed Ahmed Ayed Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt
Ohoud Youssef El-Sheikh Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt
Nagwa Mahmoud Salem Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

Keywords:

earthquake, preparatory school students, preparedness, simulation strategy

Abstract

Background: Earthquake disaster preparedness in schools is an effective, adaptable, and long-lasting approach to disseminating disaster education. Undoubtedly, systematic, quantifiable, and effective measures to increase the capacity of school community members will lessen the impact of catastrophe risk in schools. Aim: To evaluate the effect of using a simulation strategy on preparatory school students' earthquake preparedness. Design: A quasi-experimental design pre-and post-tests were utilized. Setting: The study was carried out at El-Shaheed Ahmed Bahaget Preparatory School in Damanhour. Sample: A multi-stage stratified sample consists of 60 preparatory students. Data collection tools: The student's personal data questionnaire, preparatory school students' knowledge regarding preparedness for earthquakes, and preparatory school students' skills during and after the earthquake were implemented. Results: There was a highly significant improvement in preparatory school students' knowledge regarding earthquakes in the post-simulation than pre-simulation. Moreover, there was a significant improvement in preparatory school students' preparedness for earthquakes in the post-simulation than pre-simulation. Conclusion: Using the simulation strategy improved preparatory school students' earthquake preparedness. Recommendations: All children of different ages should be included in disaster preparedness programs. Innovative methods should be widely used to educate children about disasters.

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