Community knowledge, attitude and practice on the preparedness of earthquake disaster in Ranau, Sabah

Jonis, Joanita (2019) Community knowledge, attitude and practice on the preparedness of earthquake disaster in Ranau, Sabah. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Natural disaster has become a major global concern due to the expanding number of catastrophic events. Unlike flood, which is the most frequent natural disaster happening worldwide, earthquake is a disaster that can cause the highest total loss for the community and that particular country. It is the main cause of 55.7% death and USD232, 070 million worth of harm if compared to 22% of other natural phenomena. Earthquake can even trigger other tremendous disaster such as fires, tsunami and landslides. For countries located out from the pacific ring of fire such as Malaysia, where by fact should be free from this disaster, but in reality, there have been few episodes of earthquakes recorded. For instance, the 5.9 magnitude happened in 2015 Ranau and Bukit Tinggi, Pahang back in 2007. This raise the issue of how well are Malaysian know and prepared of this unpredictable catastrophe? Objective: This study aims to determine the level of the community's knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards the preparedness of earthquake disaster in Ranau, Sabah. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 104 respondents completed a set of modified questionnaire consisting 53 questions altogether. The questionnaire was distributed through convenient sampling among the community in 5 selected villages in Ranau but it must meet certain requirements. Result: The findings of the study found out that there are moderate level of KAP among the community with no significant association among the variables as all the p-values are >0.05. However, some socio-demographics factors ( age, level of education, duration of residency and prior experience to earthquake) shows a strong significant association with know ledge and practices on earthquake preparedness. Conclusion: Since a moderate level of KAP obtained among the community (47.1 %, 74% and 66.3% respectively), the authorities should formulate a better disaster management and mitigation as well as to improve their risk communication to the public. The authority might can consider the ideas from the respondents obtained during the questionnaire survey as to ease the effective strategies and process to approach the community to deliver the know ledge and trainings. Keywords: Community, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Earthquake Preparedness

Item Type:	Project Paper
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD61 Risk Management R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2025 07:17
Last Modified:	25 Jul 2025 07:17
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2494

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