| dc.description.abstract | Context: Communities whose level of understanding and knowledge of disasters
are still low can influence community preparedness in the face of disasters from
before the onset, during, and after a disaster. Aims: This study aims to analyze the
behavior of people in disaster preparedness in Argosari Village, Senduro Sub–
district, Lumajang Regency, Indonesia. Settings and Design: This research was
conducted in Argosari village, Senduro sub–district Lumajang regency in April
2018. This study uses quantitative methods and observational with a cross
sectional design. Methods and Material: The sampling technique was accidental
sampling method of 40 respondents. The independent variables were knowledge
and attitudes of the community while the dependent variable was community
preparedness for disasters. Statistical analysis used: Data analysis was bivariate
analysis using SPSS software. Indept interview was used in collecting qualitative
data. Results: According this study, most of the respondent was in moderate and
sufficient categories. There was a significant relationship between knowledge and
attitudes towards the behavior of natural disaster alertness in Argosari village with
a p–value of 0.010 < α = 0.05. Some of the residents, did not yet have sufficient
knowledge about natural disaster alertness. Knowledge that is lacking in awareness
of natural disasters is influenced by several factors, namely the level of education,
employment and age. Conclusions: There was a relationship between the level of
knowledge and attitudes about disasters against natural disasters in Argosari
Village, Senduro District, Lumajang Regency, Indonesia. | en_US |
