Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Belief about Disaster Risk Reduction
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Climate change is one of the major challenges which the world is facing nowadays. It results in adverse effects on humanity in the form of diverse repercussions. In light of the vulnerability caused by natural disasters, there is a pressing need to assess the general understanding of risk minimization strategies. Disaster risk reduction involves a systematic approach aimed at minimizing losses through risk assessment, identification, measurement, and proactive adaptation. Primary purpose of current study was to understand general prevailing practices about disaster risk reduction among flood-affected populations. The associated factors were: knowledge, attitude, practices, and belief about disaster risk reduction. For better understanding, participants of study were flood affected households form Dadu, Sindh. A total of n=340 people were interviewed through close ended survey questionnaire. The results of study revealed that, majority of flood affected population does not have basic knowledge about disaster risk reduction approaches. The attitude of people towards disasters is not proactive. Majority of the respondents strongly believe that disasters are divine punishments of their sins rather than caused by climatic change. The importance of disaster risk reduction is neglected by the flood-affected population. Knowledge, attitude, practices and beliefs are main determinant. Therefore, awareness and education are required on macro level. Trainings and education will help in capacity building of local communities. Trainings strengthens the capacity of local communities against disasters. Education and awareness about risk mapping, risk assessment, risk measurement are needed. This study will aid in the implementation of disaster risk reduction policies at the ground level.
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