ABSTRACT
The country of Bangladesh is very susceptible to natural disasters such as cyclones, river erosion, and floods, particularly in the south-west coastal region. Health risks from catastrophes may be lessened via the adoption of disaster preparation behaviors. If these impacts were understood, then it would be possible to construct treatments targeted toward certain groups. Specifically, we wanted to know how demographic risk factors for disaster preparedness behaviors relate to women’s involvement in hazard mitigation. The sampling frame for this study covers the month of October 2021. Residents of Borunpara in Bhatiaghata Upazila, Khulna, Bangladesh, who were either the head of their home or a responsible adult in the household were surveyed. Interviews were conducted with a total of 104 people who were chosen randomly with classification and used a structured questionnaire. Findings from this research indicated that disaster preparation behavior is highly influenced by demographic factors such as monthly salary, employment, and degree of education, and those women are more likely than males to engage in disaster risk mitigation and preparation behavior. Regarding emergency preparation, however, the aspects of practice are most heavily governed by gender, education level, and employment. Income and age were less of a factor. Preparedness for natural disasters, in particular, has been shown to play a significant role in determining the degree to which a population is exposed to risk. The promotion of disaster preparation behaviors should target a variety of factors, with a specific emphasis on raising awareness among individuals who are unaware of their own susceptibility to natural disasters.
