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First Responders’ and Librarians’ Intention to Use Web-Based Resources for Response Information During Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism Events

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  • Turner James

    (Institute for Biosecurity, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette, Saint Louis, 63104, USA)

  • Rebmann Terri

    (Institute for Biosecurity, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette, Saint Louis, 63104, USA)

  • Loux Travis

    (Institute for Biosecurity, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette, Saint Louis, 63104, USA)

  • Tao Donghua

    (Medical Center Library, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA)

  • Garza Alexander

    (SSM Health, Saint Louis, USA)

Abstract

Emergency planners and first responders often access web-based information resources during disasters; however, these tools require an active Internet connection, which may be unavailable during a disaster. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) provides several free non-web-based disaster response tools. This study assessed intention to use web-based and non-web-based informational and response tools during disasters among emergency responders and librarians. Educational workshops were held in four Missouri cities in spring, 2016. The NLM tools were presented and attendees practiced using the tools during disaster scenarios. Pre- and post-intervention data about NLM tool awareness and intention to use these tools versus other web-based resources was collected. McNemar tests assessed a pre/post change in intention to use each resource. Four workshops were held, with a total of 74 attendees. Intention to use the NLM tools was low prior to the workshops (range: 20.3–39.2%), but increased significantly immediately afterwards (p

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  • Turner James & Rebmann Terri & Loux Travis & Tao Donghua & Garza Alexander, 2020. "First Responders’ and Librarians’ Intention to Use Web-Based Resources for Response Information During Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Terrorism Events," Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, De Gruyter, vol. 17(3), pages 1-13.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:johsem:v:17:y:2020:i:3:p:13:n:1005
    DOI: 10.1515/jhsem-2019-0030
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