Assessing Nurses^ Perceptions of Disaster Preparedness Competencies and Resilience, and the Individual and Organizational Factors that Influence it Wiwin Winarti (*a), Laksita Barbara (a), Ronny Basirun Simatupang (a), Siti Luthfiana Hasena (a), VK Dielfanie (a)
a) Department of Nursing, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta
Abstract
Amidst escalating global crises, nursing competencies in disaster preparedness are of paramount importance. However, the underlying factors that influence these competencies remain under-researched, especially in the context of diverse demographics. This study sought to discern nurses^ perceptions of disaster preparedness competencies and resilience by contrasting their views based on various attributes. Using a cross-sectional framework, 390 nurses collected via total sampling were evaluated using the Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Tool (DPET) and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Descriptive statistics, the Mann-Whitney U-test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, Spearman^s correlation analysis, and the generalized linear model were used to discern the relationships between nurses^ characteristics and their DPET and CD-RISC Scores. Although 79.7% of the participants were female, male nurses consistently achieved higher scores in both the DPET and CD-RISC assessments. ED nurses also stood out in their scores. The determinants influencing these perceptions included factors such as education (p=0.024), ICU training (p=0.026), and prior disaster exposure. Notably, each unit increase in self-regulation (SRC) corresponded to a 4.032 point hike in DPET scores. In conclusion, despite the dominance of female participants, male and ED nurses exhibited enhanced perceived competence and resilience. Crucial influencers included education, ICU training, and prior disaster exposure. The findings emphasize the importance of gender-inclusive specialized training modules and highlight the need for objective metrics in future research on disaster preparedness and resilience.
