Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Crisis Management of Natural Disaster among People of Selected Rural Community in Kannur District kerala
Valsamma Cherian, Senthilkumar T, Shimjitha Zacariah and Vipin Sreenivasan
Published: February 05, 2022
DOI: 10.55162/MCMS.02.019
Abstract
Background: The aim of the present study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding crisis management of natural disaster among people of selected rural community at Kannur district.
Objectives: Assess the knowledge and attitude about the crisis management in natural disaster among local people. Find out the association between knowledge and attitude of people with selected demographic variables. Find out the correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding crisis management in natural disaster.
Setting and Sample: Study was conducted in 250 families at pattuvam Gram Panchayath, Taliparamba, Kannur, Kerala.
Materials & Methods: Quantitative descriptive approach and cross-sectional design were used for this study and sample selected by convenient sampling technique. A self-structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale comprised of 10 items and 15 statements respectively.
Results: The study result shows that majority of samples were very good knowledge (81%) and positive attitude towards crisis
management on natural disaster.
Keywords: Knowledge; Attitude; Crisis management; Natural disaster