CONTACT US: Contact info
|
Citation |
Bajić S, Veljović D, Bulajić B. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11(14). |
|
Copyright |
(Copyright © 2023, MDPI: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute) |
|
DOI |
|
PMID |
37510503 |
|
PMCID |
|
|
Abstract |
(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether there is a direct correlation between the physical fitness of the general population, specifically students, and the response times to fire-emergency-related building evacuations and to identify which physical fitness factors more significantly influenced emergency movement times. (2) Methods: In this quantitative investigation, 21 students (both men and women of the same age) volunteered to participate. We first evaluated their physical fitness; then, we analyzed their reaction times and speed. (3) Results: The results of this study revealed a relationship between emergency response times and evaluations of muscular strength, muscular endurance, muscle power, cardiorespiratory fitness, and body composition. The physically active group demonstrated a stronger initial response (i.e., a shorter time to reach a safe location) to fictitious emergency scenarios. The reduction in the necessary response time did not, however, appear to be related to the degree of flexibility. (4) Conclusions: This study showed how physical fitness might alter initial emergency response times and lessen the effects of a disaster on the general population. Language: en |
|
Keywords |
public health; disasters; preparedness; emergency response; general fitness assessment; physical fitness |