@article{ref1,
title="The use of fear appeal to promote safe behaviors among people in the event of an earthquake",
journal="Health in emergencies and disasters quarterly",
year="2023",
author="Zareipour, MoradAli",
volume="9",
number="1",
pages="5-6",
abstract="Earthquake, an unpredictable natural disaster, poses a significant threat to public health, causing physical, human, social, cultural, and economic damages [1]. Iran is among the world's top 10 earthquake-prone countries--remembering earthquakes cause the greatest human casualties. Preparedness and safe behavior before and during earthquakes are crucially important to reduce the damage of earthquakes and prevent life-threatening incidents and property damage [2]. Each year, unexpected events affect 200 million people, resulting in economic losses of up to 3% of the affected countries' GDP (gross domestic product). By observing safe behaviors during earthquakes, it is possible to reduce risks and prevent casualties and damages [3].<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2345-4210",
doi="10.32598/hdq.8.4.544.1",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/hdq.8.4.544.1"
}