NCT07667244

Brief Summary

This study aimed to determine the effect of basic disaster awareness education on adolescents' disaster literacy and earthquake anxiety levels. A pre-test post-test randomized controlled experimental study was conducted at two middle schools in Erzincan between April-June 2026. A total of 128 adolescent students aged 10-14 (64 intervention, 64 control) were included. Basic disaster awareness education was applied to the intervention group in 3 weekly sessions of approximately 40 minutes each. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the Disaster Literacy Scale for Adolescents (AYAOÖ, range: 29-145, higher = better literacy), and the Earthquake Anxiety Scale (DKÖ, range: 12-60, higher = greater anxiety).

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
128

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 10, 2026

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 10, 2026

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 10, 2026

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 13, 2026

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 25, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

June 25, 2026

Status Verified

June 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

June 13, 2026

Last Update Submit

June 20, 2026

Conditions

Disaster PreparednessAnxiety

Keywords

AdolescentDisaster EducationDisaster LiteracyEarthquake AnxietySchool HealthNursing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Disaster Literacy Level Assessed by the Disaster Literacy Scale forAdolescents

    Administered 1 week before and 1 week after the education program. Range: 29-145; higher scores indicate better disaster literacy.

  • Earthquake Anxiety Level Assessed by the Earthquake Anxiety Scale

    1 week before and 1 week after the education. Range: 12-60; higher scores indicate greater earthquake anxiety.

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

64 adolescent students (10-14 years) at one middle school in Erzincan, selected by stratified random sampling. Received 3 weekly sessions of Basic Disaster Awareness Education. Intervention: Basic Disaster Awareness Education Week 1: Earthquake (definition, preparedness, drop-cover-hold-on drill, disaster bag). Week 2: Fire and flood (prevention, response, fire extinguisher practice). Week 3: Storm, landslide, and avalanche (causes, risks, behavioral responses). Methods: lecture, Q\&A, hands-on demonstration, brainstorming, gamification, interactive learning.

Behavioral: Intervention

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

64 adolescent students (10-14 years) at the other middle school in Erzincan, selected by stratified random sampling. No intervention during the study period. Received education materials after post-test completion (ethical requirement).

Interventions

InterventionBEHAVIORAL

64 adolescent students (10-14 years) at one middle school in Erzincan, selected by stratified random sampling. Received 3 weekly sessions of Basic Disaster Awareness Education.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age10 Years - 14 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Being a 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student at one of the research middle schools in Erzincan city centre
  • Being aged 10-14 years
  • Agreeing to participate (with written parental consent and student assent)
  • No diagnosed mental illness
  • Being literate and accessible
  • No communication barrier

You may not qualify if:

  • Having previously received any formal disaster preparedness or disaster management training

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Two Middle Schools under the Erzincan Provincial Directorate of National Education Erzincan, Turkey

Erzincan, 24002, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Brown LM, Haun JN, Peterson L. A proposed disaster literacy model. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2014;8(3):267-275. Bayram H. Deprem kaygısı ölçeği'nin geliştirilmesi. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 2024;62:120-138. Yalçınöz Baysal H, Türkoğlu N, Güzel S. Adölesanlara Yönelik Afet Okuryazarlığı: Bir Ölçek Geliştirme Çalışması. Balkan 12th International Conference on Applied Sciences. November 2024. Genç FZ, et al. Disaster literacy levels of individuals aged 18-60 years. Int J Disaster Risk Reduction. 2022;76:102991.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

Interventions

Methods

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Investigative Techniques

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
Randomized
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Parallel Assignment
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 13, 2026

First Posted

June 25, 2026

Study Start

April 10, 2026

Primary Completion

June 10, 2026

Study Completion

June 10, 2026

Last Updated

June 25, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Individual participant data will not be shared due to privacy regulations and institutional policy.

Locations

TU(1)