Bibliographic citations
Lima, M., (2012). Estamos preparados pero falta : un estudio con adultos mayores sobre prevención y desastres en San Agustín-Chincha [Tesis, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú]. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12404/1661
Lima, M., Estamos preparados pero falta : un estudio con adultos mayores sobre prevención y desastres en San Agustín-Chincha [Tesis]. PE: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú; 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12404/1661
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title = "Estamos preparados pero falta : un estudio con adultos mayores sobre prevención y desastres en San Agustín-Chincha",
author = "Lima de Andrade, Márcia Maria",
publisher = "Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú",
year = "2012"
}
The porpoise of this study is to describe and identify the behavior of elderly in the community of San Agustín (Chincha-Perú) in response the earthquake of August 15, 2007. The specific objective of the study is to describe basics aspects considered to the elderly of the community of San Agustín feel prepared for the earthquake and identify the resources deployed to the earthquake with a holistic view that allows to integrate different perspectives. The methodology used was qualitative, as it allows a deeper knowledge of the participants and tangible interpretation of the answers given by the respondents. To construct the theoretical background is reviewed the contributions of community psychology in disaster. Participatory group interviews were conducted with the elderly population (women and men), and supplemented the information with individual interviews with community leaders. This study suggests that studies that focus on the issue of disaster prevention should work as key reference for those involved in emergencies and disasters, and contribute to the organization and development of contingency plans that take into account the importance of the participation of the elderly on tasks that allow to address adequately disaster situations and reduce the adverse consequences (preparation, planning, coordination, organization, personnel management, etc..,).
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