The Health Literacy on Earthquake Preparedness among Secondary Schools of Chengmai County in Hainan, China

Name: Xu Haitong

LCSH: Earthquake

LCSH: Natural Hazards

LCSH: Emergency medicine

Abstract: This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to investigate earthquake health literacy, the preparedness for earthquake response, and to determine the earthquake preparedness and response guidelines for secondary school students in Chengmai County, Hainan Province. A total of 345 students and 40 teachers were selected from Chengmai County No. 3 Middle School using stratified random sampling and purposive sampling methods. Data collection was divided into two parts; Part 1 involved students and included basic information, and earthquake health literacy, Part 2 focused on teachers and collected basic information, school earthquake prevention, and advantages and disadvantages of earthquake preparedness. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency and percentage, along with content analysis for qualitative data. The results revealed that students had limited access to earthquake-related information and media. A majority of respondents (50.73%) demonstrated a low level of earthquake health literacy. Among teachers appeared that the majority (42.50%) served as earthquake drill organizers. Most teachers (65.00%) reported receiving systematic training. Additionally, 60.00% indicated that they had not encountered any problems during earthquake preparedness activities. 37.50% of students had received training in emergency self-rescue skills, while 40.00% reported that school facilities were well-maintained and regularly inspected. Based on these findings, the study recommends integrating theory with practice in earthquake education, enhancing the accuracy of drills, strengthening teacher training in first aid and psychological support, and improving resource management. These strategies aim to boost schools’ overall earthquake preparedness and response capacity.

Chiang Rai Rajabhat University. Academic Resources and Information Technology Center

Address: CHIANG RAI

Email: aritc@crru.ac.th

Name: Kanjanar Pintakham

Role: Major-Advisor

Name: Nattra Somkamlang

Role: Co-Advisor

Modified: 2026-07-06

Issued: 2026-07-06

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Spatial: China

Spatial: Hainan

DegreeName: Master of Public Health

Level: Master's Degree

Descipline: Public Health

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