Examining the Relationship Between Experience and Self-Efficacy in Community Disaster Preparedness Nurmaharani (a)(b)*, Kusman Ibrahim (c), Etika Emaliyawati (c)
(a) Master of Nursing Program, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
(b) Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia
*nurmaharani[at]unsoed.ac.id
(c) Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
Abstract
Background: Natural disasters often have profound impacts on communities and require adequate preparedness at both individual and community levels. Individual responses and adaptations during emergencies are strongly influenced by self-efficacy, which plays a crucial role in shaping community behavior. Furthermore, previous experiences can improve community readiness and cultivate confidence in facing disasters.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between experience and self-efficacy regarding community readiness for disaster response.
Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design with a total sample of 150 community members. Data were collected using a questionnaire developed based on Enders^ emergency preparedness model. Statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test.
Results: The findings demonstrated a significant correlation between experience (p = 0.011) and self-efficacy (p = 0.028) with community preparation in disaster response.
Conclusion: There is a correlation between experience and self-efficacy with community preparedness in facing disasters. This study recommends that government agencies and local nurses provide education and training ranging from first aid to evacuation procedures to strengthen community confidence and readiness in dealing with future disasters.
