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J Research Health 2026, 16(5): 467-478 |
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Mohammadinia L, Babaie J, Samadipour E. Understanding the Components of Community Risk Perception: A Qualitative Approach. J Research Health 2026; 16 (5) :467-478
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1- Research Center for Emergency and Disaster Resilience, Iranian Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, Iran. & Emergency and Trauma Care Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. & Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
2- Emergency and Trauma Care Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. & Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
3- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran. & Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Paramedic, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran. ,samadipourez@gmail.com
2- Emergency and Trauma Care Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. & Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
3- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran. & Department of Emergency 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 hazard perception can directly influence preventive behaviors and community preparedness. This study aimed 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 fields, including health management, social sciences, Islamic sciences, philosophy, and health in disasters and emergencies, in several major provinces 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 is a multidimensional process shaped by individuals’ personal and social characteristics. Educational interventions and social participation play a 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 fields, including health management, social sciences, Islamic sciences, philosophy, and health in disasters and emergencies, in several major provinces 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 is a multidimensional process shaped by individuals’ personal and social characteristics. Educational interventions and social participation play a crucial role in shaping this perception. Strengthening disaster risk perception can contribute to enhance community resilience in the face of disasters.
Type of Study: Orginal Article |
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● International Health
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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