scholarly journals Adaptation Strategies of Sitiarjo Villagers in Water Supply and Sanitation to Face The Health Impacts of Floods

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 351
Author(s):  
Suliono Suliono
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Adaptation Strategy ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Water Supply And Sanitation

One of the impacts of climate change is the increasing frequency of flood disaster in Sitiarjo Village, Malang Regency. In recent years, the impact of floods in the form of emerging and rising infectious diseases has been suppressed.. Adaptation strategies implemented in disaster management are thought to be influential factors in the success of disaster risk reduction.This study aims to examine in depth the pattern of adaptation applied in the cycle of disaster management in Sitiarjo Village. This study aims to examine in depth the adaptation strategy adopted in the cycle of disaster management in Sitiarjo Village. The research method is qualitative with case study approach. The subjects of research are the elements directly involved in disaster management consisting of Puskesmas Health Workforce, Village Government Officer, Disaster Volunteer, and Community.The results show that the community adaptation strategy has been running well in the context of disaster preparedness which includes: modification of house design, supply of drinking water and clean water, closet closure and air pit in latrines. While in the context of emergency response, each sector has taken the necessary tasks such as medical action and quality recovery of dug wells.The duties of disaster volunteers such as SIBAT and SBH are very important in empowering the community to create a resilient community.There is still a gap in access to information and tools for the recovery of dug wells in some areas.The conclusion that can be drawn is that most people have adopted a good adaptation strategy in the field of water supply and sanitation to face the health impact of flood disaster. To improve the quality of disaster management still needed additional materials and supporting equipment for Puskesmas and community, and capacity building for disaster volunteers.

scholarly journals The Impact of Experience, Length of Service, and Workplace Preparedness in Physicians’ Readiness in the Response to Disasters

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 3328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Goniewicz ◽  
Mariusz Goniewicz ◽  
Frederick M. Burkle ◽  
Amir Khorram-Manesh
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Disaster Medicine ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Frontline Workers ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Perceived Preparedness ◽  
The Impact

With an increasing number of natural and man-made disasters, the need for preparedness in all levels of management is obvious. Among healthcare professionals responding to these emergencies, physicians are of particular importance due to their significant roles as leaders and frontline workers in minimizing morbidity and mortality of the affected population. This study analyses the preparedness of 549 physicians from all medical centers in Lublin, Poland to formulate their observations, suggestions, and recommendations concerning the improvement of the chain of response in disaster management. The results of this study show that the perceived preparedness of physicians for disaster management and response is not as high as it should be, and the majority of the respondents perceived their disaster preparedness insufficient. Training of physicians in disaster management and principles of disaster medicine is needed, by focusing on the specificity of rescue response to emergencies following disasters, and medical and non-medical aspects of the response with particular emphasis on a management approach covering all hazards.

Disaster preparedness in Himalayan region: Flood disaster victim perspective

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. R. Meena ◽  
B. S. Meena ◽  
Gopal Sankhala
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Himalayan Region ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
Adaptation Measures

The objective of this study is to understand the dairy farmers’ perception and preparedness for flood disaster, perceived losses due to disaster and their adaptation measures. This study is based on both secondary and primary data collected through a survey of 400 dairy farming households from the Chamoli and Rudraprayag district of Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. The results of the study revealed that majority (61.50%) respondents were 36-50 years of age and among them 59 percent were female. The workforce mainly engaged in crop cultivation and animal husbandry, average land holding and livestock per house hold was just 0.46 acres and 5 animals respectively. About 78.6% farmers’ perceived flood as a natural phenomenon, while 21.4% perceived it an unnatural and man-made tragedy. Around (59%) respondents reported that they participated in the village disaster management planning process and 87 percent perceived that state government is prepared for disaster management any time. Very few (15%) respondents received literature about disaster preparedness from developmental agencies. About hundred percent of respondents agreed that flood caused unemployment (50.8%SA and 49.2 %A) in study area whereas, 55 per cent of respondents strongly believed that flood reduced the household income. About 91% of farmers preferred to stored crop residual and forage from forest area to fulfill the fodder demand during the anticipated flood. Majority (89%) of the respondents watching television, listing radio and reading newspaper for flood management practices. Also to mitigate disaster, the government provided various mitigation measures, but the level of satisfaction amongst farmers is low.

The impact of the introduction of treated water on aspects of community health in a rural community in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

2004 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.W. Bailey ◽  
L. Archer
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Diarrhoeal Disease ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Environmental Health Perspective ◽  
Innovative Methodology ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
The Impact

A project was designed by Umgeni Water (funded by the Water Research Commission of South Africa) to monitor the implementation of water reticulation in Vulindlela and evaluate the Water Supply Scheme from a community and environmental health perspective. The findings would hopefully contribute toward the development of criteria for Health Impact Assessment on Water Reticulation Projects. One objective of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of diarrhoeal disease as opposed to other health indicators for water-associated diseases. The innovative methodology followed in the study, a “stepped wedge design”, compared four discrete areas of water reticulation implementation in Vulindlela over a 15-month period. Five surveys, including a baseline and four follow-ups at each household, were carried out. Analysis (microbiological, chemical) was carried out of samples from the household drinking water and from the source of the water. Each survey included health questionnaires, the respondent being the head of the household in each case. Overall, there was no direct correlation proved between water quality and diarrhoea per se. However, there was a marked decrease in diarrhoea with the introduction of the new water supply. There was definite correlation between hygiene behaviours and diarrhoea. Diarrhoea would seem to be the health impact associated with water, of choice.

scholarly journals Investigating the Possible Damages of Earthquakes in Submarine Pipelines in terms of Disaster Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 860-871
Author(s):  
Redvan Ghasemlounia ◽  
Mert Tolon
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Gas Pipeline ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Pipeline Networks ◽  
Response And Recovery ◽  
The Impact

Earthquake is one of the natural disasters that has always been of interest to researchers. It seems to be difficult to deal with an earthquake due to its accidental nature and unpredictability. Today, with the expansion of cities and the growth in their population, concerns about the increase in casualties and damages caused by the earthquake have increased. Post-earthquake management is highly dependent on predicting the amount and type of damage in any type of structure. Among these structures, little attention has been paid to infrastructures, including underground and submarine pipelines. Given the importance of these structures, research on the impact of earthquakes on these structures and their forms of damages is essential. It is also very important to predict the disaster management plan of the water supply, sewer, oil, and gas pipeline networks due to the earthquake threat. As it is known, the comprehensive approach to disaster management includes prevention (mitigation), preparedness, response, and recovery stages. This study focuses on investigating possible damages in submarine pipelines after an earthquake and study on mentioned disaster management stages and  provides an overview of the effects of possible earthquakes on submarine pipelines.

scholarly journals Disaster preparedness level of university hospitals of Sousse -Tunisia

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Lamine ◽  
M A Tlili ◽  
W Aouicha ◽  
E Taghouti ◽  
N Chebili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Safety Index ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Hospital Safety ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Disasters, whether natural or man-made, are unpredictable. The health care systems, represented by hospitals, are on the front lines of the emergency and disaster response. Tunisian health structures, must be able to cope with a case of mass influx of victims following any disasters. Therefore, we conducted this study to describe the level of disaster preparedness of University Hospitals of Sousse - Tunisia. Methods A simple descriptive quote is the basis of a data collection, conducted between September and October 2019 and performed in both University Hospitals of Sousse - Tunisia (Farhat Hached and Sahloul). The measuring instrument used in this study is the 'Hospital Safety Index' designed by the World Health Organization in 2008. Data was analyzed using the 'Module and safety index calculator' which calculates a specific score for each module (structural safety, nonstructural safety and emergency and disaster management) and an overall score for hospital safety, and assigns an appropriate classification which can be “c/C” corresponds to a score from 0 to 0.35, “b/B” from 0.36 to 0.65, or “a/A” from 0.66 to 1. Results The overall safety index class of both hospitals was 'B'. Sahloul University Hospital was classified as 'a' in both structural and nonstructural safety modules and classified as 'c' in the emergency and disaster management module, in the other hand Farhat Hached University Hospital was classified as 'c' in structural safety module and classified as 'b' in both nonstructural safety and emergency and disaster management modules. Conclusions The hospitals' current levels of emergency and disaster management needs to be improved. Actually, both patients and staff safety as well as the hospital's ability to function during and after emergencies and disasters are potentially at risk. In both hospitals, intervention measures are needed in the short term. Key messages Appropriate disaster management should be based on a clear plan, preparedness and collaborative and effective efforts on the part of the community and the different organizations involved. A safe hospital needs to assure that its services remain accessible and functioning at maximum capacity, before, during and immediately after the impact of emergencies and disasters.

The impact of water supply and sanitation on child health: Evidence from Egypt

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rania Roushdy ◽  
◽  
Maia Sieverding ◽  
Hanan Radwan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Water Supply And Sanitation

Participatory Evaluation of Effectiveness of Farmer-Led Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in Eastern Uttar Pradesh

2022 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-150
Author(s):  
Preeti Yadav ◽  
Sanjit Maiti ◽  
S. K. Jha ◽  
H. R. Meena ◽  
Mukesh Bhakat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Water Flow ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Adaptation Strategy ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Impact Of Climate Change ◽  
Crop Fields ◽  
High Yielding Varieties ◽  
Eastern Uttar Pradesh ◽  
The Impact

India has shown high vulnerability towards the impact of climate change due to thedependency of 58 per cent of India’s population on agriculture. The study was carried on180 respondents in three districts selected randomly of eastern Uttar Pradesh to evaluatefarmer-led adaptation strategies to the impact of climate change, activities that arepredominantly led by farmers to make them more adaptable to long-term changes in weatherpatterns. All the respondents had experienced extreme climatic events in the last 5-10 years,making the region climate-prone. Nine farmers’-led adaptation strategies to climate changefollowed in crop farming were documented and quantified by using Climate ChangeAdaptation Index. Adaptation strategies were evaluated using the Quantification ofIndigenous Knowledge method (QuIK) method; by involving the key informants followedby peer farmers. Crop diversification, use of high yielding varieties of crops andpreparations of bunds to control water flow were the most preferred adaptation strategiesto climate change. The irregular rainfall increased the incidence of floods in eastern UttarPradesh; thus, the preparation of bunds to regulate water flow in crop fields was the mostefficient adaptation strategy.

Disaster Preparedness in Nigeria

1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
pp. 335-337
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Shyngle ◽  
Joseph O. A. Sodipo
Keyword(s):  
State Hospital ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mere Presence

The River Ogunpa flood disaster was an event which created difficulties from every conceivable angle and provided many of the problems to be experienced in disaster management generally. It should be emphasized that every state hospital should have a disaster plan so that one could assume that it is adequately prepared for major accidents. Some of the teaching hospitals in Nigeria have disaster plans. However, the mere presence of a paper plan did not guarantee that it was up to date, comprehensive and understood by all staff concerned, in some of the major disasters which recently occurred in Nigeria. This article highlights some of the major natural and man-made disasters in our country, the magnitude of the damage done, factors affecting the response of the nation to the disasters, as well as some of the major deficiencies in our disaster plans.

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