Knowledge Of Disaster Preparedness Research Articles

Investigating the Relationship Between Disaster Preparedness Knowledge, Disaster Related Stress, and Post-Disaster Depression Among Students and Faculty in Higher Education

ABSTRACT The worldwide prevalence of disasters exposes students, staff, and faculty at colleges and universities to multiple disasters, potentially impacting their mental health. This study investigates the influence of cumulative disaster-related stressors on depression among 1,497 higher education participants. Results from modified Poisson regression analyses reveal that individuals exposed to cumulative stressors (COVID-19 and Hurricane Sandy) have a higher prevalence of depression (PR 4.20; 95% CI: 1.45–6.12) compared to those without such exposure. The relationship was confounded when disaster preparedness knowledge factors (specifically, medication and grocery delivery knowledge) were added to the model (PR 3.75; 95% CI: 1.36–5.47). These results underscore the importance of integrating disaster preparedness knowledge into mental health interventions for the higher education community. Adapting interventions based on individual preparedness knowledge levels, especially for students and staff, can be a critical strategy in mitigating the impact of disasters on mental health in higher education settings.

The effectiveness of a disaster preparedness educational intervention for wheelchair users: A pilot study

ObjectiveThis pilot study aimed to test the effectiveness of disaster preparedness education for wheelchair users and improve their self-management skills during emergencies. MethodsA pre-post self-controlled experimental study was conducted. The intervention included one educational session covering the following: (1) Knowledge about local frequent disasters,. (2) Development of a tailored disaster preparedness plan for wheelchair users. (3) Preparation of a disaster kit. The methods included lectures, discussions, and scenario responses to disasters. Disaster preparedness knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were assessed before, after and one month follw-up intervention. Results20 wheelchair users with average age of 41.2 ± 7.68. Most of them reported proficiency in wheelchair using. The educational intervention significantly improved knowledge and attitude scores post-intervention, with knowledge scores rising from 8.00 ± 2.25 to 13.85 ± 0.37 and attitude scores from 47.05 ± 6.45 to 52.30 ± 3.87. At the one-month follow-up, there was a slight regression in knowledge(11.00 ± 1.65) and attitude scores(50.70 ± 3.94) but still significantly higher than pre-intervention levels. Behavior scores were assessed only at pre and follow-up measurement points, with an increasing trend from 3.60 ± 1.93 to 8.60 ± 2.89, indicating sustained improvement in disaster preparedness behaviors. The study highlights the need for sustainable intervention methods due to the observed decline in knowledge retention and attitude over time. ConclusionThe tailored disaster preparedness education for wheelchair users significantly improved their knowledge, fostered positive attitudes, and encouraged proactive behaviors in response to disasters. To sustain these positive outcomes, ongoing educational reinforcement and periodic updates are essential, especially for vulnerable populations like wheelchair users.

Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Disaster Preparedness in Federally Qualified Health Centers in the United States: A Mixed Methods Study.

Severe weather events exacerbate existing health disparities due to poorly managed non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Our objective is to understand the experiences of staff, providers, and administrators (employees) of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands (USVI) in providing care to patients living with NCDs in the setting of recent climate-related extreme events. We used a convergent mixed-methods study design. A quantitative survey was distributed to employees at 2 FQHCs in Puerto Rico and the USVI, assessing experience with disasters, knowledge of disaster preparedness, the relevance of NCDs, and perceived gaps. Qualitative in-depth interviews explored their experience providing care for NCDs during recent disasters. Quantitative and qualitative data were merged using a narrative approach. Through the integration of quantitative and qualitative data, we recognize: (1) significant gaps in confidence and preparedness of employees with a need for more training; (2) challenges faced by persons with multiple NCDs, especially cardiovascular and mental health disorders; and (3) most clinicians do not discuss disaster preparedness with patients but recognize their important role in community resilience. With these results, we recommend strengthening the capacity of FQHCs to address the needs of their patients with NCDs in disasters.

Strategies to Increase Knowledge of Disaster Preparedness Among Children: A Literature Review

Background: Children are a vulnerable group when experiencing a disaster. This vulnerability occurs because children's knowledge about disasters is very minimal, making children feel unprepared for disasters. The physical, psychological and social impacts caused by disasters are very dangerous for children's future development.Purpose: This study aims to determine interventions that can be done to improve children's knowledge related to disaster preparedness.Methods: The literature search used PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and EBSCOHOST Journal databases. Articles were analyzed based on the criteria of publication year 2017-2022, English and Indonesian language, randomized controlled trial and quasi experimental research designs and research results according to the topicResults: Six articles were obtained that discussed interventions to improve children's knowledge about disaster preparedness. There are several ways found in these articles, including disaster simulations with picture books, educational games, pop-up fairy tales, and animated videos, disaster awareness videos, and smartphone-based counseling.Conclusion: Education related to disaster preparedness for children can be obtained through various media, such as picture books, educational games, pop-up fairy tales, and animated videos, disaster awareness videos, and smartphone-based counseling. This knowledge can make children more prepared in the face of disasters.

Using Blended Disaster Learning Multimedia (BDLM) for Geography Teachers Candidate: Experimental Study on Disaster Preparedness Knowledge

Blended learning needs supporting components to be able to achieve learning objectives. The use of Blended Disaster Learning Multimedia (BDLM) is used as teaching material to support the blended learning process. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using BDLM on knowledge of disaster preparedness. We used a quasi-experimental design using a pretest posttest non-equivalent control group design. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA. Research participants were prospective geography teachers who are participating in the lecture program in the 2021/2022 academic year. To assess the knowledge of disaster preparedness using an essay test that is adapted to disaster preparedness indicators. The results show that BDLM integrated blended learning has an effect on knowledge of disaster preparedness. The experimental group appears to have superior knowledge of disaster preparedness with superiority in all indicators of knowledge of disaster preparedness. There is no significant effect between gender differences, because the treatment does not discriminate between gender. The interaction between BDLM learning and gender has a significant effect due to BDLM is a medium that focuses on learning activities not on the treatment of gender differences. The perceived impact is that using BDLM can increase disaster preparedness knowledge. Therefore it is necessary to apply it to prospective geography teachers more broadly.

Peningkatan Tingkat Pengetahuan Kesiapsiagaan Bencana Siswa Setelah Diberi Edukasi Menggunakan Media Audio Visual Animasi di SMA 12 Semarang

Landslide is a disaster that occurs every year in Indonesia. Landslide disasters can result in complex losses, both loss of facilities and casualties. Landslides have the greatest impact on the most vulnerable groups, especially the children age group. This is because children directly experience, feel, and witness the impact caused by the age factor that is still immature psychologically. Efforts that can be made to reduce the impact of the disaster, one of which is to control the risk of landslides by increasing preparedness. This study provides education to students using audio- visual animation media which contains material on preparedness in the face of landslides. To determine the level of disaster preparedness knowledge of SMA 12 Semarang students before and after being given education using animated audio- visual It can be concluded that there is an increase in knowledge of disaster preparedness for students of SMA 12 Semarang before and after being given education using anıması audio- visual media. It is hoped that disaster preparedness education using animated media at SMA 12 Semarang can be applied continuously to students as an effort to anticipate disaster preparedness.

The Effect of Role Play and Audio-Visual Interventions Based on Local Wisdom in Enhancing Disaster Preparedness Behavior among Elementary Schoolchildren

Introduction: Disaster-prone regions like Karangasem Regency, located in the Ring of Fire, are susceptible to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It becomes imperative to ensure that students possess adequate disaster preparedness knowledge and skills. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of role-playing and audio-visual educational interventions based on local wisdom in improving disaster preparedness behavior among elementary school students.Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design using a pre- and post-test approach, including a control group. The study participants consisted of elementary school students in grades 4, 5, and 6 who were willing to participate and physically fit. A total of 56 students were included in the study, selected through simple random sampling, with 28 students assigned to each of the intervention and control groups. The research was conducted at SD 6 Ban, situated in Kubu, Karangasem, Bali.Results: The utilization of audiovisual educational videos and locally rooted role-playing activities significantly enhanced disaster preparedness behavior among elementary school students at SD 6 Ban. This effectiveness was demonstrated by the p-values, which were 0.001, 0.002, and 0.001 for knowledge, attitude, and behavior, respectively, indicating a substantial positive impact of the intervention on all three aspects.Conclusion: The audiovisual educational videos and locally rooted role-playing activities have proven to be effective in enhancing the elements of knowledge, attitude, and behavior among elementary school students. It is our hope that this method can be consistently applied as an ongoing intervention to further improve disaster preparedness among students.
 Keywords: Audiovisual, disaster preparedness, local wisdom, role play, schoolchildren

Efektivitas Edukasi Puzzle Kesiapsiagaan Bencana Banjir Terhadap Tingkat Pengetahuan Siswa MI Fathul Ulum Sirau

Flooding is a natural phenomenon that commonly occurs in areas with and happens all the time which result in causing loss of life and property. The village of Sirau is one such area in Banyumas Regency that frequently experiences flooding. Children are a vulnerable group during disasters. Their vulnerability is due to a limited understanding of disaster risks in their surroundings, resulting in a lack of preparedness to face disasters. Understanding disaster preparedness can reduce the negative effects of disasters. Also, recognizing the risk of disasters, raising awareness and reducing disaster risks is essential. Risk reduction can be achieved through flood disaster preparedness education in schools. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of flood disaster preparedness puzzle education on the knowledge level of students at MI (Islamic Elementary School) Fathul Ulum Sirau. The research employed a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design approach. The sample for this research consisted of 32 respondents. The study was conducted at MI Fathul Ulum Sirau, Kemranjen District, Banyumas Regency. A purposive sampling technique was used for sample selection. Data collection was done using a knowledge questionnaire sheet. This research demonstrates an increase in knowledge after the education intervention. Before education, the mean score was 19.22, with a minimum score of 14 and a maximum score of 19. After the education, the mean score increased to 22.31, with a minimum score of 22 and a maximum score of 24. The Wilcoxon test result (p-value = 0.000) is significant. It can be concluded that puzzle games effectively convey disaster preparedness knowledge to students at MI Fathul Ulum Sirau.

The Description Of Knowledge And Attitude Of Flood Disaster Preparedness Of Residents In Kwarasan Sub-District

Flood is a natural phenomenon triggered by natural processes and uncontrolled human activity. In early 2023, flooding in Kwarasan Sub-District occurred twice in January and February which were the worst floods after 2007. Knowledge and attitude of preparedness are important things to have because knowledge of disaster preparedness will affect a person's attitude when a disaster occurs, which be used in the long term to minimize the impact of the disaster. This research aims to know the description of the knowledge and attitude of flood disaster preparedness of residents in Kwarasan, Grogol, Sukoharjo. The type of research used is a quantitative description with survey methods. The sample in this research was 78 heads of families in the Kwarasan sub-district using purposive sampling and stratified random sampling techniques. The results of the research on preparedness knowledge were in the good category with 76 (97.4%) respondents and 2 (2.6%) respondents in the sufficient category. Then the results of the research on preparedness attitudes were in the good category with 61 (78.2%) respondents and 17 (21.8%) respondents in the sufficient category. The Conclusion is the description of the knowledge and attitude of flood disaster preparedness is mostly in the good category.

The Description Of Knowledge And Attitude Of Flood Disaster Preparedness Of Residents In Kwarasan Sub-District

Flood is a natural phenomenon triggered by natural processes and uncontrolled human activity. In early 2023, flooding in Kwarasan Sub-District occurred twice in January and February which were the worst floods after 2007. Knowledge and attitude of preparedness are important things to have because knowledge of disaster preparedness will affect a person's attitude when a disaster occurs, which be used in the long term to minimize the impact of the disaster. This research aims to know the description of the knowledge and attitude of flood disaster preparedness of residents in Kwarasan, Grogol, Sukoharjo. The type of research used is a quantitative description with survey methods. The sample in this research was 78 heads of families in the Kwarasan sub-district using purposive sampling and stratified random sampling techniques. The results of the research on preparedness knowledge were in the good category with 76 (97.4%) respondents and 2 (2.6%) respondents in the sufficient category. Then the results of the research on preparedness attitudes were in the good category with 61 (78.2%) respondents and 17 (21.8%) respondents in the sufficient category. The Conclusion is the description of the knowledge and attitude of flood disaster preparedness is mostly in the good category.

Improving knowledge of antemortem dental records through community empowerment programs in disaster-prone areas of Indonesia

Background: Indonesia is situated in the ring of fire area, which is vulnerable to natural disasters. Data from the National Board of Disaster Management (BNPB) revealed that 4650 disasters occurred in Indonesia in 2020, killing over 350 people. Aim and Objectives: The current study was conducted as part of a community empowerment program in a disaster-prone area of Indonesia. This study aimed to assess the community's understanding of the importance of dental records as antemortem data and disaster mitigation awareness. Materials and Methods: A series of lectures, counseling, and training on the management of antemortem dental records and disaster knowledge were delivered to 58 community health promoters (18 males and 40 females; ages 24-57) from the disaster-prone area. Pre-test and post-test questionnaires were used to evaluate participants’ knowledge of disaster preparedness, antemortem data, and dental records. Results: This study found that participants with a high school education had the highest average pre-test questionnaire score (78.5/100), while those with a bachelor’s degree had the highest average post-test questionnaire score (91.0/100). An improvement in the post-test scores was obtained by 55.2% of participants. However, 17.2% of the participants’ post-test scores were lower than their pre-test scores. The Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test revealed that post-test scores increased significantly when compared to pre-test scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: The present study suggests that the community empowerment program positively impacts community awareness of the antemortem dental records data and disaster preparedness in disaster-prone areas.

A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation among people in Kerala with a view to Develop an Instructional Module

The community project undertaken was "A study to assess the knowledge regarding disaster preparedness and mitigation among people in Kerala with a view to develop an instructional module’ ’The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding disaster preparedness and mitigation among people, to find out the association between the knowledge regarding disaster preparedness and mitigation among people and selected demographic variables. Non experimental research design was adopted for this study. The study was conducted among 100 people in Kerala. In order to assess the knowledge of disaster preparedness and mitigation among people in Kerala the study sample was selected by purposive sampling techniques. Data collection was done through Google form consisted of demographic proforma and structured questionnaire. Questionnaire is shared to 100 participants and 30 min was given for answering the questions, scores of each participant is recorded individually in spreadsheet. After attending the questionnaire an instructional module was given to them through Watsapp. The result showed that 13% of people had good knowledge regarding disaster preparedness and mitigation, 80% had moderate knowledge and 7% had poor knowledge, regarding disaster preparedness and mitigation. In this study there is association found between knowledge and demographic variables such as education. There is no association between knowledge and other demographic variables like age, caste, economic status, area of residence. Based on the findings the investigator has drawn implications which were of vital concerns in the field of nursing practice, nursing administration, nursing pattern, nursing education for future development.

Elderly Took Preventive Role in Facing Flood Threat in Mountain Slope Area in Jember, East Java

Tempurejo Subdistrict is a cantilever for Meru Betiri National Park in the southern part of the Jember Regency. In every rainy season, several villages in this sub-district are flooded. Hence flood disaster preparedness education becomes very necessary. Knowledge and understanding of disaster preparedness must be known to anticipate disaster situations quickly and accurately. The purpose of this activity is to provide education to the community regarding before, during, and after disaster management. In addition, to maintain the sustainability of the community, a sub-district disaster preparedness team was formed and continuously assisted. The activity was held in October 2021 with the target of Karang Wreda Abiyoso members. Counseling materials were related to flooding disaster preparedness and the risk disease of post-flood through videos and disaster response pocketbooks. As a result, there was an increase in the post-test than the pre-test, so this counseling effectively increased the participants' knowledge.Furthermore, disaster response training was carried out, and one of the training courses was preparing a disaster preparedness bag. As a result, 9 out of 10 participants could simulate the preparation of a disaster preparedness bag within the allotted time. Furthermore, continuous assistance was carried out through the WhatsApp Group. This team is expected to be able to disseminate disaster preparedness knowledge to residents and increase understanding regarding appropriate disaster preparedness in their area.

Nurses’ roles, knowledge and experience in national disaster pre-paredness and emergency response: A literature review

Aim: Nurses play a central role in disaster preparedness and management, as well as in emergency response, in many countries over the world. Care in a disaster environment is different from day-to-day nursing care and nurses have special needs during a disaster. However, disaster nursing education is seldom provided and a lack of curricula exists in many countries around the world. The aim of this literature review is to provide an overview of nurses’ roles, knowledge and experience in national disaster preparedness and emergency response. Methods: An electronic search was conducted using multiple literature databases. All items were included, regardless of the publication year. All abstracts were screened for relevance and a synthesis of evidence of relevant articles was undertaken. Relevant information was extracted, summarized and categorized. Out of 432 reviewed references, information of 68 articles was included in this review. Results: The sub-themes of the first main theme (a) roles of nurses during emergency response include the expectations of the hospital and the public, general and special roles of nurses, assignments of medical tasks, special role during a pandemic influenza, role conflicts during a disaster, willingness to respond to a disaster. For (b) disaster preparedness knowledge of nurses, the corresponding sub-themes include the definition of a disaster, core competencies and curriculum, undergraduate nursing education and continuing education programs, disaster drills, training and exercises, preparedness. The sub-themes for the last theme (c) disaster experiences of nurses include the work environment, nursing care, feelings, stressors, willingness to respond as well as lessons learned and impacts. Conclusion: There is consensus in the literature that nurses are key players in emergency response. However, no clear mandate for nurses exists concerning their tasks during a disaster. For a nurse, to be able to respond to a disaster, personal and professional preparedness, in terms of education and training, are central. The Framework of Disaster Nursing Competencies of the WHO and ICN, broken down into national core competencies, will serve as a sufficient complement to the knowledge and skills of nurses already acquired through basic nursing curricula. During and after a disaster, attention should be applied to the work environment, feelings and stressors of nurses, not only to raise the willingness to respond to a disaster. Where non-existent, national directives and concepts for disaster nursing should be developed and nurses should be aware of their duties. Nursing educators should prepare nurses for disasters, by adjusting the curricula and by meeting the increased need for education and training in disaster nursing for all groups of nurses. The appropriateness of theoretical and practical preparation of disaster nursing competencies in undergraduate nursing courses and continuing education programmes should be evaluated.

Knowledge of and Attitude Toward Disaster Preparedness Among Secondary School Students in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

Background Disaster is any unexpected event that leads to significant harm exceeding the capacity of the affected community for coping. Unfortunately, disasters have increased during the last few years globally. Knowledge and attitude of people are the main steps for the success of disaster preparedness and management. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge and attitude about disaster preparedness among secondary school students in the western region of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methodology Across-sectional, survey-based study was conducted on asample of 726secondary school students who were chosen from the westernregion of Saudi Arabia through a multistage sampling approach. The data were collected using a validated, self-administered, electronic questionnaire comprising 34 items. All data were analyzed using SPSS version 23 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results A total of 726 respondents were recruited in this study. The majority of the respondents were females (79.5%), and about half (53.9%) belonged to the 17-18-year age group. About half of the participants had a good understanding of disaster preparedness. The most common source of their information was social media (78.8%). Despite the majority of the study population showing a positive attitude toward disaster preparedness, only 34.2% of the respondents were previously involved in a disaster drill(s) or workshop(s). Students' knowledge of disaster preparedness was significantly associated with their gender (p < 0.001), father's and mother's education (p < 0.001 for each), father's occupation (p = 0.005), and average monthly income (p < 0.001). The average monthly income of parents was shown to be significantly correlated with attitude scores toward disaster management preparedness. Conclusions This study revealed that the perceived knowledge regarding disaster preparedness among secondary school students in the western region of Saudi Arabia was fair with a high level of positive attitude toward it. Educated parents, employed fathers, and high family income were associated with good knowledge of students. Disaster response training simulation for students is highly recommended to be involved in the curricula.

Improving Youth Preparedness in Facing Floods and Landslides Through the Team Games Tournament Method

The most frequent disasters in Jember are floods. The most severely affected area is Panti District. The flash floods and landslides in Panti sub-district in 2006 resulted in loss of life and large property losses. This is caused by bare forest vegetation, steep slope topography, and prolonged high rainfall. The population that is vulnerable to disasters is youth. The purpose of this study was to increase youth preparedness knowledge at MTs SA Miftahul Ulum, Sodong Hamlet, Kemiri Village, Panti District in dealing with floods and landslides. The method of providing education is carried out by means of a Team Games Tournament (TGT). Evaluation was carried out using a one group pre-test post-test design. The results obtained were that the value of youth preparedness knowledge significantly increased (p-value &lt;0.001). The TGT method has proven to be effective in increasing disaster preparedness knowledge because the absorption of the material is easier to understand and accept and students are more active in participating during the process of delivering the material.

Effectiveness of the virtual reality chemical disaster training program in emergency nurses: A quasi experimental study

BackgroundIn Taiwan, 50 % of the chemical disasters in the last decade were industrial accidents. The leakage of industrial toxic chemical substances may cause significant environmental pollution and harms. Taiwan's chemical disaster education and training mainly rely on simulation, which is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and costly. Tabletop drills are often used to as a substitute for simulations. However, tabletop drills lack a realistic presence. The 360° virtual reality (VR) transforms knowledge of disaster preparedness into audio-visual and other sensory experiences and allows participants to be physically immersed in an environment. PurposeThis study examined effectiveness of a “360° VR chemical disaster training program” on disaster preparedness and self-efficacy in ER nurses. MethodThis study used convenience sampling and quasi-experimental design with two-group repeated measures. Seventy-seven ER nurses were recruited with the experimental group (n = 32) receiving chemical disaster training through 360° VR and the control group (n = 35) receiving training through tabletop drills. Data were collected before, one week after and three weeks after the intervention. ResultParticipants in the experimental group were significantly younger and less experienced in disaster management than those in the control group. There were no between-group differences in the participants' self-assessment of chemical disaster preparedness and self-efficacy before the intervention. The intervention group showed significantly higher self-assessment chemical disaster preparedness scores than the comparison group (p < .05) one week after the intervention. However, no significant differences were found three weeks after the intervention. ConclusionThis study found that both 360° VR and tabletop drills improved preparedness and self-efficacy in chemical disasters among ER nurses. VR could be used for disaster preparedness training for nurses without prior disaster response experiences/ drills, whereas tabletop drills were more suitable for nurses with prior experiences. Both methods may effectively promote nurses' learning effectiveness and self-efficacy in chemical disaster preparedness.

Factors affecting household disaster preparedness in South Korea.

This study examines current household disaster preparedness and identifies its predictors in South Korea. A structured online survey was administered to 1,243 participants quota-sampled by age and population from each administrative district. Based on the socio-ecological model, interpersonal factors (general characteristics, prior disaster experience, anxiety, dispositional optimism, perceived disaster risk, and disaster preparedness knowledge), institutional factor (front-line preparedness), community factor (community resilience), public policy factor (governmental preparedness), and household disaster preparedness were measured. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis test, Bonferroni test, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and multiple regression. The predictors of household disaster preparedness were occupation, economic status, prior disaster experience, anxiety, disaster preparedness knowledge, front-line preparedness, and community resilience. The most potent predictor of household disaster preparedness was community resilience. Our finding that community resilience, a community factor, has a greater impact on household disaster preparedness than personal factors calls for programs that promote such resilience. Further, continuous public education and campaigns are needed to increase public awareness of household disaster preparedness and to improve the public’s competency to prepare for potential disasters. This study raises the need for community programs for residents to increase household disaster preparedness knowledge and improve their competencies related to disaster response. This study is significant in highlighting the importance of community factors in improving household disaster preparedness amid the need to prepare for various types of disasters.

PEMBERIAN EDUKASI KESIAPSIAGAAN BENCANA DI SD NEGERI 20 KOTO TANGAH TILATANG KAMANG

SD Negeri 20 Koto Tangah is one of the basic vehicles for the nation's children to acquire knowledge and is an educational unit that produces generations of national scholars. Indonesia, as an archipelagic country whose islands are flanked by 3 tectonic plates, is therefore prone to natural disasters. The problem that is often faced today is the frequent occurrence of unexpected natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, landslides and volcanic eruptions. The lack of knowledge, the absence of socialization or simulation in dealing with natural disasters, actually needs to get the main attention from various levels of society. Given the importance of early knowledge regarding disaster preparedness, the DIII Nursing Study Program as one of the study programs at the Faculty of Health, Perintis University also takes part in community service activities with the aim of providing early knowledge regarding disaster preparedness, through the theme "Providing Disaster Preparedness Education at 20 Koto Tangah Public Elementary School. The methods in this activity are providing education through counseling, watching video demonstrations and simulations. The results of the dedication show the great enthusiasm of students and the school community, seen from the earthquake simulation carried out by the school community, they succeeded in demonstrating good and correct evacuation actions, in accordance with the guidance and demonstrations that had been carried out. From these results it can be concluded that this educational activity can increase students' knowledge and awareness of the importance of early knowledge of disaster preparedness.&#x0D; Keywords: Education, Disaster Preparedness

The Effect of Gender and Academic Levels Differences on Disaster Preparedness Knowledge of Pre-Service Teachers

The earthquake and tsunami experienced in Aceh created the importance of disaster preparedness. Efforts to improve disaster literacy, including knowledge of its effects, should be conducted. The aims of this study are 1) knowing the level of student’s disaster preparedness knowledge, 2) obtaining gender differences in disaster preparedness knowledge, 3) knowing the difference in academic level on disaster preparedness knowledge, 4) knowing the effect of interaction between gender and academic level on disaster preparedness knowledge. This research involved Geography pre-service teachers on STKIP Al-Washliyah. The results were quantitative data obtained from a disaster preparedness knowledge test, and data collection used multiple-choice tests. A knowledge test instrument was created and validated for data validity and reliability using a wondershare quiz generator. Data were analyzed using an index to decide the extent of knowledge on disaster preparedness. The ANCOVA approach was evaluated to examine the relationship between gender and educational degree. The results indicate that 1) the score for knowledge of disaster preparedness is 49.11, which indicates that knowledge is still in the low category, 2) there is a difference in knowledge of disaster preparedness between male and female pre-service geography teachers with a significant value of 0.004 (&lt;0.05), 3) there is a difference in knowledge of pre-service geography teacher with different academic levels and significance value of 0.000 (&lt;0.05), 4) when viewed from the interaction between gender and academic level, no significant relationship was found on knowledge of disaster preparedness with a score of 0.185 (p&gt; 0.05). According to the findings, it is crucial to increase disaster preparedness knowledge in basic and advanced courses of geography education study programs. Therefore, pre-service geography teachers have good knowledge and skills in disaster preparedness. One of the steps to increase knowledge is providing teaching materials and disaster simulation programs.&#x0D; Keywords : Disaster preparedness knowledge; Pre-service teacher; Gender; Academic levels&#x0D; &#x0D; Copyright (c) 2022 Geosfera Indonesia and Department of Geography Education, University of Jember&#x0D; This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share A like 4.0 International License