Experiences and perceptions of natural hazards among international migrants living in Valparaiso, Chile

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dc.contributor.authorBernales, Margarita
dc.contributor.authorRepetto, Paula
dc.contributor.authorMcIntyre, Ana María
dc.contributor.authorVasquez, A.
dc.contributor.authorDrury, J.
dc.contributor.authorSullivan, G.B.
dc.contributor.authorCastañeda, J.
dc.date.accessioned2021-08-30T16:13:36Z
dc.date.available2021-08-30T16:13:36Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractInternational migrants are a socially vulnerable group within the context of disasters. However, disasters research focusing on this group is limited. This problem is the primary focus of the present study. Aim: To explore responses, behaviors and experiences concerning natural hazards among migrants living in Valparaíso, Chile. Methods: Following a constructivist paradigm, we conducted a case study. We interviewed twenty migrants. The interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. The study was peer-reviewed by Universidad del Desarrollo Ethics Committee. Results: Participants described intense emotional reactions when facing disasters that reduced their coping ability. Their limited knowledge about natural hazards and how to react, explains in part their responses and the difficulties they face. Participants compared their reactions with the behaviors exhibited by the local Chilean population who displayed very little fear and seemed to be used to these events. Finally, despite sharing the same native language, Spanish, preparation activities and warnings appear not to be reaching them. Conclusions: There is an urgent need to implement culturally sensitive preparation strategies, through migrants' existing social networks, to address their needs and concerns and to enable them to cope with natural hazards. Emotional reactions appear to play an essential role in their response to natural disasters and should also be recognized and validated.es
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 34 (2019) 116–128es
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2018.11.010es
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11447/4524
dc.language.isoenes
dc.subjectMigrantses
dc.subjectNatural hazardses
dc.subjectChilees
dc.titleExperiences and perceptions of natural hazards among international migrants living in Valparaiso, Chilees
dc.typeArticlees

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