International Journal of Disaster Management
Vol 4, No 1 (2021): April

The Preparedness Level of Families with Disabilities Children in Facing the Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster in Padang, West Sumatra

Muchsin Riviwanto (The Center for Excellence, Padang Health Polytechnic)
Darwel Darwel (Department of environmental health of Padang Health Polytechnic)
Defriani Dwiyanti (Department of environmental health of Padang Health Polytechnic)
Juanda Juanda (Department of environmental health of Banjarmasin Health Polytechnic)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Apr 2021

Abstract

Disability groups are groups vulnerable to disaster risk. Most families with disabilities feel worried about defending themselves in the event of a disaster. They are less socialized with disaster mitigation efforts. This research has provided an overview of the preparedness of families with disabilities children in increasing disaster resilience. Analytical research was conducted on families with disabilities children in the city of Padang. Data collection tools in this study used a standard questionnaire from LIPI-UNESCO / ISDR. The data were processed by a computer and analyzed using multiple regression statistical tests. The results showed the preparedness of Families With Disabilities Children in the face of disasters; it was seen that the knowledge category was ready (42.2%), the preparedness plan category was not ready (37.8%), the disaster warning category was not ready (46.7%), the resource mobilization category was not ready, ready (82.2%), the tsunami disaster preparedness index value is 57% (ready category). This research recommended local governments must provide special treatment for people with disabilities by increasing training, seminars, and disaster simulations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJDM

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Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

The International Journal of Disaster Management (IJDM) is addressing the results of applied research to advance the knowledge in minimizing the potential impact of threats or warnings caused by natural or man-made disasters in a way to reduce the exposure of human activities to risks. IJDM is a ...