Psychological well-being increases the earthquake disaster preparedness of female nursing students at Universitas Indonesia in 2019

Abstract

Earthquakes are natural disasters that cause many fatalities due to lack of preparedness. This study aims to discuss the relationship between psychological well-being and earthquake disaster preparedness on the faculty of nursing students at Universitas Indonesia (FoN UI). The study design used a descriptive correlational method with a cross-sectional approach. Data was collected using a demographic data questionnaire, Ryff psychological well-being questionnaire, and earthquake disaster preparedness questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate analysis. The results of the statistical tests showed that there was a significant relationship between psychological well-being and earthquake disaster preparedness (p=0.015), with an odds ratio (OR) 4.517. This research is expected to form a basis for developing female mental health promotion programs to maintain and improve psychological well-being and earthquake disaster preparedness.