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).
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having previously received any formal disaster preparedness or disaster management training
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
1
Disaster Literacy Level Assessed by the Disaster Literacy Scale forAdolescents
Timeframe: Administered 1 week before and 1 week after the education program. Range: 29-145; higher scores indicate better disaster literacy.
2
Earthquake Anxiety Level Assessed by the Earthquake Anxiety Scale
Timeframe: 1 week before and 1 week after the education. Range: 12-60; higher scores indicate greater earthquake anxiety.