Analysis of Nurses' Preparedness in Handling Flood Disasters at Tibawa Community Health Center, Gorontalo Regency

Abstract

Natural disasters are unpredictable events with the potential to have a significant impact on public health. The purpose of this study was to analyze nurses' preparedness for flood disaster management at the Tibawa Community Health Center in Gorontalo Regency. The research question was how nurses' preparedness is for disaster management. This research method was quantitative and descriptive. The sample size for this study was 69 respondents, using a total sampling technique using a questionnaire on knowledge, attitudes, and preparedness. The results showed that 29 respondents (58%) had good knowledge, 40 respondents (42%) had poor knowledge. The most common nurses' attitudes were good (65%) and poor (4%) (5.8%). Furthermore, the most common nurses' preparedness was not prepared (60%) and prepared (3%) (4.3%). In conclusion, nurses' knowledge and positive attitudes are more directed towards the ability to provide first aid in accordance with triage management and surveillance activities at the community health center