. Ezat Samamdipour; . Hesam Seyedin; . Hamid Ravaghi
Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 1-7
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Perception the risk of disasters, is mainly of universal and theoretical natureand is a means of achieving risk understanding/knowledge. In Sendai Framework, the focus ...
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INTRODUCTION: Perception the risk of disasters, is mainly of universal and theoretical natureand is a means of achieving risk understanding/knowledge. In Sendai Framework, the focus is onincreasing risk understanding plans in order to achieve community resilience. Therefore, to achievegreater public participation in planning for disaster risk reduction (DRR), this study was conductedprimarily to clarify people’s expectations from disaster risk management authorities in order toapproach managers’ and experts’ views to people’s views.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This qualitative study was conducted through semi‑structuredinterviews with 22 participants, who were selected using a purposive sampling technique, in threeprovinces of Iran. Data analysis was performed by qualitative content analysis using open coding,classifying, and abstracting.RESULTS: By constant, comparison of data, classes, and subcategories were defined. Knowledge,beliefs, practical obligation, respect for human beings, endeavoring for systemic actions in termsof planning, implementation, and evaluation classes. In three more abstract categories, personal,interpersonal, and social commitments were defined.CONCLUSION: At the preparatory stage, disaster managers need the maximum participation ofpeople in DRR programs. They, in addition to understanding the importance of their managerialpositions at individual levels and social interactions, are committed to reducing risk.
