Risk Communication Applied to Community-Based Fire Mitigation and Management for Historic Areas

Background: In this study, we use community-based participatory processes to engage community and academic partners in a meaningful exchange to identify and pilot test risk communication strategies for Zika virus prevention and control. Methods: Community members were actively involved in planning, developing, and implementing a risk communication initiative. Qualitative and quantitative data gathered through individual interviews, focus groups, and community advisory board input provided information for the identification of relevant risk communication strategies to increase the understanding about Zika virus and to promote behavior change. To examine its impact we obtained baseline and follow-up data from a random sample of 75 community residents. A face-to-face interview was conducted to assess community members’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding Zika virus infection. Results: Study activities focused on three risk communication strategies: Zika awareness health fair, health education through theater, and community forums and workshops. The risk communication initiative was implemented over a two-month period. Findings from baseline and follow-up data demonstrated significant positive changes in respondents’ recognition of personal and community responsibility for the prevention of Zika infection, increased knowledge of prevention strategies, and enhanced engagement in preventive behaviors for mosquito control. Conclusion: Our findings sustain the benefits of community based participatory research for the design and implementation of risk communication strategies that are relevant to enable residents in low-income communities to take informed decisions for the protection against Zika virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.

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The Risk Communication of COVID-19 Disaster Community Based Through “Keep the Village” Program

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/884/1/012021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 884 (1) ◽

pp. 012021

Author(s):

Muhammad Badri

Keyword(s):

Risk Communication ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Disaster Prevention ◽

Community Based ◽

Face To Face ◽

Village Leader ◽

Food Needs ◽

The Village ◽

Local Transmission ◽

Village Health

Abstract The spread of COVID-19 is increasingly massive and it involves local transmission. Facing these issues, community-based risk reduction is truly needed. This study aims to describe the society-based risk communication for COVID-19 disaster prevention through “Keep the Village” program, called Jaga Kampung. This study used a qualitative approach by collecting data through interviews with COVID-19 response volunteers in the Jaga Kampung program in Riau Province, Indonesia. This study finds out that the Jaga Kampung program has the aim to prevent the spread of COVID-19, maintain security stability, and protect people's food needs. The implementation of these activities involves the collaboration of communication actors from the police and the army who works in the village, village leader, village health worker, society leader, and volunteer. The officers of Jaga Kampung convey education and socialization of health risks humanistic and persuasively to villagers and newcomers. Communication is done through face-to-face, outdoor media, and social media such as WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. This community-based risk communication can increase society's participation in the prevention of COVID-19 so that the health and socio-economy of society is maintained.

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Covid-19 Prevention and Spread Guidance in Majene Port, Majene Regency

Kresna Social Science and Humanities Research ◽

10.30874/ksshr.56 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. 93-98

Author(s):

Syukuriah Syukuriah ◽

Andi Isdyanto ◽

Amalia Nurdin

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Risk Communication ◽

Community Service ◽

Science And Technology ◽

Community Empowerment ◽

Community Based ◽

Protocol Development ◽

Service Activities ◽

Increasing Knowledge ◽

The University

Carrying out community service activities for educators in one of the effort to carry out their duties as the implementation of the Tridarma of Higher Education. With this service, it is an effort by the University of West Sulawesito implement the Tridarma of Higher Education to contribute science and technology to the community, Based on this, we carry out service activities at Majene Port, Majene Regency, West Sulawesi Province with the aim of increasing knowledge, understanding regarding the problem of prevention ang spread of COVID-19 by implementing health protocols for passengers, crew members, and especially for workers (port workers). The expected output targetsfrom this activity are : 1) protocol development for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the port of Majene 2) Forstering precautions for the spread of COVID-19 infection in the Majene port environment 3) Forstering risk communication and community empowerment in the form of participation and concern for public.

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Mitigasi Kebakaran melalui Masyarakat

Kesmas National Public Health Journal ◽

10.21109/kesmas.v6i4.97 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 179

Author(s):

Yusran Nasution

Keyword(s):

Fire Risk ◽

Urban Slum ◽

Fire Prevention ◽

Focus Group Discussions ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Community Based ◽

Youth Organization ◽

Strong Motivation ◽

Fire Mitigation ◽

In Fire

Upaya dini pencegahan kebakaran telah mampu menurunkan risiko kecelakaan di lingkungan permukiman padat perkotaan. Penelitian ini bertujuanuntuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan masyarakat dalam mitigasi kebakaran, menilai bentuk-bentuk penanggulangan kebakaran di masyarakat danmengembangkan model berbasis masyarakat dalam mitigasi kebakaran. Kelompok diskusi terarah dilakukan pada 130 informan yang terdiri dariunsur-unsur rukun tetangga, rukun warga, pembinaan kesejahteraan keluarga, perlindungan masyarakat atau pertahanan sipil, tokoh masyarakat, dewan kelurahan, karang taruna, dan anggota barisan sukarelawan kebakaran (Balakar). Seluruh informan menilai bahwa masyarakat perlu memiliki tujuan bersama dan motivasi yang kuat untuk mencegah kebakaran guna menurunkan risiko kebakaran serta mencegah dan meminimalkan korban. Bentuk-bentuk partisipasi masyarakat yang telah dilakukan dalam mencegah kebakaran adalah saling mengingatkan warga lain tentang bahaya kebakaran, remaja dan hansip mengikuti pelatihan Balakar di kelurahan dan setelah pelatihan mempersiapkan kelompok remaja sebagai pelopor yang bergerak memadamkan api saat terjadi kebakaran, serta mempraktekkan perilaku aman saat menggunakan peralatan listrik dan kompor di rumah. Namun demikina, informan belum memiliki suatu model berbasis masyarakat yang khusus menangani kebakaran, kecuali Balakar.Melalui pengembangan model berbasis komunitas ini diharapkan kejadian kebakaran dapat diminimalisir sehingga kejadian kebakaran tidak meningkat pada masa mendatang.Kata kunci: Mitigasi kebakaran, masyarakat, pengendalian kebakaran, anggota balakarAbstractThe efforts on fire prevention and early fire fighting can reduce fire risk mainly in urban slum area. The research objectives were to identify needs community on fire mitigation, to assess types of fire controlling in community, and to develop community-based model in fire mitigation. Focus group discussions were conducted in 130 informants consisted of RT, RW, PKK, linmas/hansip, community leaders, dewan kelurahan, youth organization, and balakar members. All informants considered that community shouldhave the similar objective and strong motivation on fire prevention to reduce fire cases, and also to minimize the number of victims. There were a lot oftypes of preventive efforts on fire cases i.e. reminding other people on fire dangers, youth people and security staffs involved in balakar training at villageoffice, and practicing safe behavior when using electrical tools/kits and stove at home. However, some informants said that they had no specific othercommunity based model on fire prevention, except balakar. By developing community based model, it can reduce fire cases in order not to increase anymore in future.Key words: Fire mitigation, community, fire controlling, balakar member

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