SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF FAMILY PREPAREDNESS IN PROTECTING CHILDREN DURING DISASTER SITUATIONS: A COMMUNITY-BASED DISASTER RISK REDUCTION APPROACH IN MAKASSAR CITY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/60ga4158Keywords:
Family preparedness; child protection; disaster; social determinants; community-based disaster risk reductionAbstract
Family preparedness in protecting children during disaster scenarios remains a significant public health issue, particularly in regions characterized by heightened levels of disaster vulnerability. This investigation seeks to examine the social determinants influencing family preparedness within the context of child protection, utilizing a community-based disaster risk reduction framework.
This study employed a mixed-methods design incorporating a sequential explanatory strategy, beginning with a quantitative cross-sectional analysis involving 180 families in Makassar, selected through a probabilistic sampling technique. The quantitative data were subjected to bivariate testing and logistic regression analysis, followed by qualitative in-depth interviews that were thematically analyzed to enhance the interpretation of the results.
The findings indicate that the majority of households exhibit low to moderate levels of preparedness, despite possessing relatively adequate knowledge, thereby illustrating a disconnect between theoretical understanding and practical application.
A comprehensive multivariate analysis reveals that social support, information accessibility, and prevailing attitudes are the primary determinants influencing family readiness. Qualitative findings further demonstrate that preparedness is a social practice shaped by community dynamics, the prevalence of informal information sources, and the limited participation of children within the preparedness process.
The implications of this research underscore the importance of enhancing community-centered methodologies by integrating information systems, strengthening social networks, and ensuring the proactive participation of children in disaster risk mitigation efforts to achieve sustainable family preparedness.