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Mohammadinia L, Babaei J, Samadipour E. Understanding the Components of community Risk Perception: A Qualitative Approach. J Research Health 2026; 16 (5) :4-4
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1- Emergency &Trauma Care Research center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
2- Department of Emergencies Medicine, School of Paramedic, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran. ,samadipourez@gmail.com
2- Department of Emergencies Medicine, School of Paramedic, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran. ,
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Background: Disaster risk perception is a pivotal component of effective disaster management. Public awareness and perception of hazards can directly influence preventive behaviors and community preparedness. This study aims to identify the key components shaping disaster risk perception in Iran.
Methods: A qualitative research approach using conventional content analysis was employed. A total of 42 semi-structured interviews were conducted with two participant groups: 22 members of the general public (selected for maximum diversity) and 20 experts from various field, including health management, social sciences, Islamic sciences, philosophy, and health in disasters and emergencies, in several major province of Iran. The study ensured diversity across demographic, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Results: Notably, 61.9% of participants reported prior direct experience with at least one type of disaster, predominantly geological hazards such as earthquakes. Data analysis identified seven main themes and 22 sub-themes related to factors affecting risk perception. The findings indicate that disaster risk perception is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon shaped by cognitive, cultural, social, institutional, environmental, and political factors. Influential elements include individual knowledge, societal values, social structures, mass communication, and personal experiences with disasters.
Conclusion: Disaster risk perception should be regarded as a multidimensional process influenced by individuals’ personal and social characteristics. Educational interventions and social participation play crucial role in shaping this perception. Strengthening disaster risk perception can contribute to enhance community resilience in the face of disasters.
Methods: A qualitative research approach using conventional content analysis was employed. A total of 42 semi-structured interviews were conducted with two participant groups: 22 members of the general public (selected for maximum diversity) and 20 experts from various field, including health management, social sciences, Islamic sciences, philosophy, and health in disasters and emergencies, in several major province of Iran. The study ensured diversity across demographic, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Results: Notably, 61.9% of participants reported prior direct experience with at least one type of disaster, predominantly geological hazards such as earthquakes. Data analysis identified seven main themes and 22 sub-themes related to factors affecting risk perception. The findings indicate that disaster risk perception is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon shaped by cognitive, cultural, social, institutional, environmental, and political factors. Influential elements include individual knowledge, societal values, social structures, mass communication, and personal experiences with disasters.
Conclusion: Disaster risk perception should be regarded as a multidimensional process influenced by individuals’ personal and social characteristics. Educational interventions and social participation play crucial role in shaping this perception. Strengthening disaster risk perception can contribute to enhance community resilience in the face of disasters.
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Received: 2025/07/14 | Accepted: 2025/11/22 | Published: 2026/08/23
Received: 2025/07/14 | Accepted: 2025/11/22 | Published: 2026/08/23
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