The purpose of this study was to examine public perceptions, attitudes, and preparedness behaviors toward COVID-19 and other public health emergencies. This survey was conducted as part of NYU’s Management of Public Health Disasters course to gain insight into how individuals perceive their own risk, trust public health authorities, and engage in preventive actions such as vaccination. The study focused on key outcomes, including concerns about infection and preventable diseases, confidence in public health preparedness, vaccination intentions, and sources of trusted information. Understanding these factors can help identify gaps in community trust and guide future public health preparedness and communication strategies.
Sydney Bertinetti, Skyler Simbulan, and Savannah Bush’s Qualtrics Report on Community Experience and Awareness
This Qualtrics report aims to assess community perspectives on disaster-related events through the attitudes, experiences, and information practices of over 130 participants through a cross-section survey.
Syeda Lamiya Ahmed, Ramya Mark, and Kimari McCoy’s Qualtrics Report on Public Health Disaster Perception and the COVID-19 Experience
This Qualtrics report aims to explore how people’s backgrounds, disaster experiences, and trust in institutions shape the way they think about health and prevention.
Continue reading “Syeda Lamiya Ahmed, Ramya Mark, and Kimari McCoy’s Qualtrics Report on Public Health Disaster Perception and the COVID-19 Experience”Polina Lebedeva, Ami Fall, and Raveena Bola’s Qualtrics Report on the Preparedness Paradox
This Qualtrics report seeks to answer whether pandemic lessons persist in daily readiness. Over 40 survey respondents provided input on outcomes including, knowledge and confidence in agencies and resources (vaccination, testing and isolation, supplies).
Continue reading “Polina Lebedeva, Ami Fall, and Raveena Bola’s Qualtrics Report on the Preparedness Paradox”Bhabna Ghosh, Rakshitha Pendam, and Yoko Nogami’s Qualtrics Report on COVID-19 and Community Adherence
This study aimed to evaluate community compliance with COVID-19 public health guidelines and to analyze behavioral trends related to infection prevention, vaccination, and trust in information sources. The survey was designed to identify demographic trends, compliance with preventive measures, and perceptions of governmental preparedness for impending public health emergencies.
Continue reading “Bhabna Ghosh, Rakshitha Pendam, and Yoko Nogami’s Qualtrics Report on COVID-19 and Community Adherence”Xuliang Xiao’s Case Study on the 2010 Haiti Earthquake
On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck just outside Port-au-Prince,
Haiti, resulting in massive loss of life and widespread destruction.
Raveena Bola’s Case Study on Memorial Medical Center during Hurricane Katrina
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina landed on the gulf coast of the United States. Flooding and an inadequate levee system exacerbated the issue, resulting in widespread deaths and damages. Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans faced a dilemma during this cyclone. The flooding waters trapped over 200 patients and roughly 1,800 staff and patient family members.,
Continue reading “Raveena Bola’s Case Study on Memorial Medical Center during Hurricane Katrina”Syeda Lamiya Ahmed’s Precis on the 1984 Salmonella Outbreak in Oregon
Ahmed’s analysis focuses on an outbreak of salmonella that occurred in Oregon, in the fall of 1984—an outbreak that was intentionally caused by members of a religious cult. Ahmed evaluates the event, highlighting the need for an emergency response plan, fostering effective communication and cooperation, and ensuring the safety of the community in such instances.
Continue reading “Syeda Lamiya Ahmed’s Precis on the 1984 Salmonella Outbreak in Oregon”Bhabna Ghosh’s Precis on the 1984 Salmonella Outbreak in Oregon
Ghosh’s analysis focuses on an outbreak of salmonella that occurred in Oregon, in the fall of 1984—an outbreak that was intentionally caused by members of a religious cult. Ghosh evaluates the event, highlighting the need for an emergency response plan, fostering effective communication and cooperation, and ensuring the safety of the community in such instances.
Continue reading “Bhabna Ghosh’s Precis on the 1984 Salmonella Outbreak in Oregon”Maram Hameed’s Precis on the 1984 Salmonella Outbreak in Oregon
Hameed’s analysis focuses on an outbreak of salmonella that occurred in Oregon, in the fall of 1984—an outbreak that was intentionally caused by members of a religious cult. Hameed evaluates the event, highlighting the need for an emergency response plan, fostering effective communication and cooperation, and ensuring the safety of the community in such instances.
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