Background: Emergencies and disasters pose serious health risks, including injuries, diseases, and fatalities, which significantly impact communities. To address both existing and emerging threats to public health, the framework of health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM) emphasizes community participation (CP) as a fundamental component of resilience-building. While previous studies have explored various aspects of Health EDRM, there remains a critical gap in identifying the specific factors, components, and indicators that influence CP. This study aims to address the existing gap by systematically reviewing existing literature to provide a comprehensive framework for enhancing CP in Health EDRM. Materials and Methods: To achieve the objectives of this study, we will employ a scoping review approach inspired by the foundational framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley and later refined by Levac and Peters. This method comprises several essential phases. It begins with formulating clear research questions, followed by identifying relevant studies. These studies will then be subjected to a rigorous screening process. After selection, the data will be systematically organized and categorized. The findings will be synthesized and presented, and finally, input from experts and stakeholders will be gathered to enhance the depth and relevance of the results. This review protocol was designed following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines to ensure a transparent and methodologically sound approach. Results: This scoping review will identify key factors, components, and indicators that influence CP in Health EDRM, offering an in-depth summary of the existing body of evidence. Discussion: The review will clarify concepts related to CP approaches in Health EDRM, evaluating study designs, types of CP approaches, and contextual factors. The findings are expected to offer a conceptual framework for future research and guide policymakers in evidence-based decision-making to advance resilience-building strategies. Conclusion: By learning from both national and global experiences, this review will contribute to enhanced community resilience in emergency and disaster settings. It will offer meaningful insights for professionals, policymakers, and researchers to support more efficient risk reduction and resilience-building strategies.
Mahmodi et al. (Wed,) studied this question.