Abstrak/Abstract |
This research aimed to determine community needs to develop
community preparedness on health aspect by needs awareness surveys to
prevent flash flood disaster in Afdeling Gunung Pasang, Suci village, Panti
district, in Jember. Methods: This research was a qualitative study with a
phenomenological approach. The main informants were community
members of Afdeling Gunung Pasang, and supporting informants were
leaders of the community, heads of village offices, community stakeholders
(local plantation industry) and disaster management stakeholders from the
local government institution in Jember. Data were collected by focus group
discussions, in depth interviews, and observation. Data validation used
triangulation methods. Results: Many kinds of needs awareness were found
in the community, to develop community preparedness in health aspects.
The community needs stimulus to prepare for disasters, such as training
emergency response, fulfillment tools, disaster information, and
coordination with stakeholders. Conclusion: The community needs to
prepare health aspects in the event of disasters and observe dangerous
zones in Afdeling Gunung Pasang. |