Factors Affecting the Intention of Healthcare Providers in Responding to Disasters: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

tools, data collection method, and type of disasters) in the included studies were extracted using a checklist designed for this purpose. Then, the factors affecting staff intention were categorized by thematic analysis. Results: Out of 5721 retrieved articles, 16 were enrolled in this review. Extracted factors affecting the staff intention to work were classified into 3 main categories and 16 subcategories as follows: organizational factors (supply management, risk management, organizational environment, organizational climate, managerial support, financial incentives), personal factors (demographic, familial, beliefs and values, health status, individual experiences, knowledge and education, occupational, self-efficacy), and nature of disaster (type of disaster). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the intention and motivation of the HCPs to work in the disaster response phase depends on the type of disaster, the risks affecting their health and their families, commitment to the community, professional and financial issues, and responsibility.