Disaster Preparedness Among University of Indonesia’s Public Health Student: A Campus Study

Introduction: This study examines the disaster preparedness of students from the Faculty of Public Health at the University of Indonesia. It employs a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design with a sample size of 417 individuals. Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the level of disaster preparedness among students of the Faculty of Public Health at the University of Indonesia and identify areas for improvement. Method: A descriptive research employs a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional research design. Conducted in 2017 at the Faculty of Public Health, University of Indonesia, it involves 417 active students as respondents. Primary data, obtained through distributing questionnaires, evaluates disaster resilience and preparedness. Univariate analysis using SPSS Statistics 17 is applied for data analysis. The questionnaire's validity and reliability are confirmed, ensuring trustworthy results. Result: Insufficient preparedness (43.4%), with variations in preparations such as storing emergency contacts and attending disaster courses. Males generally exhibited higher preparedness, as did health education and behavioral science majors. Educational levels did not notably affect preparedness, but students under 21 years old showed higher readiness. Notably, students in semester 8 and residing in Bogor displayed the highest preparedness levels, along with those with disaster experience Conclusion: Most respondents were regular undergraduate students aged 21 or above, lacking specialization, residing in Depok, and having experienced disasters. The findings underscore the need for enhanced disaster readiness strategies tailored to different demographics within the student body.