The influence of disaster knowledge, official trust, and sources of warning information on public risk perception in typhoon-prone areas of China: a structural equation modeling analysis

Key Points

• Risk perception is shaped by disaster knowledge and official trust, not just warning information.
• Key evidence indicates that official trust significantly influences risk perception in these areas.
• Structural equation modeling reveals complex relationships between knowledge and warning information.
• Enhancing public disaster education could improve risk perception, indicating actions for government agencies.

Abstract