RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEVEL OF DISASTER KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF EARTHQUAKE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN CIVITAS ACADEMIC OF KERTA CENDEKIA HEALTH POLYTECHNIC

Abstract

Background: Disaster preparedness is a habit that we must cultivate in order to safeguard ourselves, people around us, and the environment. Indonesia in high-earthquake zones require well-established plans for dealing with the damage brought on by earthquakes.   Objectives: The aim of this research to see the relationship between the level of disaster knowledge and attitudes of earthquake disaster preparedness in Civities Academic of Kerta Cendekia Health Polytechnic.   Methods: This research used a descriptive correlational study design with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study was conducted in Kerta Cendekia Health Polytechnic, totaling population of civities academic were 238 people. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling technique with a sample of 70 respondents. The data were processed using the Spearmen statistical test.   Results: The result of research was mostly 44 respondents (63%) very high level of knowledge on earthquake preparedness, 48 respondents (68%) classified very good of attitudes on earthquake preparedness. The results of statistical tests of knowledge with attitudes of earthquake preparedness had significant relationship p-value 0,610.   Conclusion: There is a relationship between level of disaster knowledge and attitude of earthquake disaster preparedness in civities academic of Kerta Cendekia Health Polytechnic. By taking part in disaster mitigation training, Kerta Cendekia Health Polytechnic can learn how to handle disasters effectively. So that people can take action to protect themselves against preparedness of disaster management, which will improve their quality of life and save their lives.