JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): December Edition 2025

The effect of disaster management education on citizen preparedness facing floods

Pabio, Pabio Leo capilo (Unknown)
Novikasari, Linawati (Unknown)
Winarno, Rudi (Unknown)
Trismiyana, Eka (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Sep 2025

Abstract

Background: Natural disasters, especially floods, have become a crucial issue in Indonesia. Indonesia's geographical position as an archipelagic country that crosses the equator makes it vulnerable to high rainfall, which often triggers hydrometeorological disasters such as floods. Purpose: To determine the influence of health education about flood first aid on the mental readiness of the community in facing disasters. Method: A quantitative design with a quasi-experimental approach type one group pre-test post-test design. The research sample consisted of 30 respondents selected from 85 heads of families in RT 03 Nyunyai Village. Data was collected using a validated questionnaire. Data analysis included univariate analysis, normality test with Kolmogorov-Smirnov, and bivariate analysis with t-test. Results: A significant increase in knowledge and skills after being given health education interventions. The average score of knowledge and skills increased from 11.60 on the pre-test to 15.47 on the post-test. The results of the t-test proved a significant influence with a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05). Conclusion: Health education has a significant influence in increasing the knowledge and preparedness of the people of Nyunyai Village regarding first aid during floods. Keywords: Communities; First Aid; Floods; Health Education; Preparedness.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mhc

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Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Jurnal penelitian dibidang kesehatan jiwa meliputi kegiatan promotif, preventif, kuratif dan rehabilitatif pada semua tingkat usia baik secara individu, maupun kelompok rentan. Penelitian kesehatan jiwa susuai tren ...