Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
Articles

Disaster Awareness, Preparedness, and Belief of Residents of Selected Barangays in Angeles City

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  • Matthew Andrei Basilio
Matthew Andrei Basilio
Angeles University Foundation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70848/cnj.v2i2.36

Published 2025-08-31

Keywords

  • Disaster Planning,
  • Disaster Beliefs,
  • Emergency Preparedness,
  • Health Belief Model,
  • Natural Disasters

How to Cite

Basilio, M. A. (2025). Disaster Awareness, Preparedness, and Belief of Residents of Selected Barangays in Angeles City. Celebes Nursing Journal, 2(2), 91–106. https://doi.org/10.70848/cnj.v2i2.36

Abstract

Introduction: Disasters pose significant risks to communities, impacting safety, health, and preparedness. Angeles City frequently experiences natural hazards, necessitating an assessment of residents' disaster awareness, preparedness, and beliefs. Objectives: This study evaluates these aspects among residents in six selected barangays, identifying gaps and the role of disaster nursing in healthcare response and education. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized, selecting 396 respondents through cluster sampling. Communities were divided into streets, randomly chosen via the fishbowl method, with all households on selected streets included. A 91-item questionnaire integrating the Disaster Awareness and Preparedness Questionnaire and the General Disaster Preparedness Belief Scale was used for data collection. Researchers conducted house-to-house surveys, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation through SPSS version 29. Results: Indicate moderate disaster awareness (x̄=3.49), with high awareness of typhoons, earthquakes, fires, and floods, but lower awareness of volcanic eruptions and landslides. Preparedness is generally high (x̄=4.22), with typhoons ranking highest and landslides lowest, though gaps remain in evacuation and safety practices. Disaster belief is notably high (x̄=3.80), with perceived benefits scoring highest and perceived barriers lowest. Pearson correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between awareness and preparedness (r=.37), awareness and belief (r=.25), and preparedness and belief (r=.38), all at p<.001. Conclusions: These findings underscore the interconnection of knowledge, action, and perception, and highlight the vital role of nurses in advancing disaster preparedness through education, early warning systems, training, and community engagement.

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