Disaster risk perception and preparedness of households in Yangon, Myanmar: Disaster experiences, socio-demographic factors and spatial variation

Abstract: In disaster-prone countries, it is of great concern that societies as a whole, as well as households and individuals, should become as resilient to disasters as possible. In Myanmar, with its frequent natural hazards like floods, cyclones and droughts and its high probability of earthquakes, raising awareness of and preparedness for disasters is of eminent importance in order to increase the resilience of society, households and individuals. Disaster research shows that the awareness and perception of people regarding disasters and thus also their risk preparedness can vary substantially. This seems to stem from various sources: the socio-demographic characteristics of households and people as well as former experiences of disaster seem to play a crucial role. Information of such variables and understanding how they influence the disaster risk perception and preparedness of households and people can provide an important background against which to improve individual disaster risk a.... https://www.erdkunde.uni-bonn.de/article/view/2973

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Disaster risk perception and preparedness of households in Yangon, Myanmar: Disaster experiences, socio-demographic factors and spatial variation ; volume:77 ; number:4 ; year:2023 ; Erdkunde ; 77, Heft 4 (2023)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Zin Mar Than ; Hlaing Maw Oo ; Toe Aung ; Tin Tin Kyi ; Saw Sandar Oo ; Win Lei Mar ; Willkomm, Marlene ; Miller, Christian ; Martini, Stefan ; Zin Nwe Myint ; Khin Khin Soe ; Win Maung ; Heinkel, Sophie-Bo ; Thiebes, Benni ; Spohner, Regine ; Kraas, Frauke

Further information

• DOI: 10.3112/erdkunde.2023.04.04
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2410281643276.973551791596
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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