The Relationship between Knowledge and Attitude of Midwives with Midwives Preparedness in Facing Flood Disasters in the Work Area of Sukamerindu Health Center and Beringin Raya Health Center Bengkulu City

Abstract

This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of midwives with midwife preparedness in dealing with flood disasters in the working area of ​​Sukamerindu Public Health Center and Beringin Raya Public Health Center, Bengkulu City. This type of research is quantitative using an analytical survey method with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all 30 midwives at Sukamerindu Public Health Center and Beringin Raya Health Center. Sampling technique by means of total sampling. Data analysis in this study used the chi-square statistical test with a significance level of = 0.05. The results of this study were obtained: 1. From 30 respondents there were 7 people who were not ready to face disasters, 23 people were ready to face disasters. 2. Of the 30 respondents there are 7 people with sufficient knowledge and 23 people with good knowledge. 3. Of the 30 respondents there are 8 people with an unfavorable attitude and 22 people with a favorable attitude. 4. There is no significant relationship between the knowledge of the midwife and the preparedness of the midwife in dealing with flooding in the Sukamerindu Puskesmas work area and the Beringin Raya Public Health Center, Bengkulu City. 5. There is a significant relationship between the attitude of the Bida and the Preparedness of the Midwife in the face of flooding in the Sukamerindu Puskesmas work area and the Beringin Raya Public Health Center, Bengkulu City. It is hoped that health workers at the puskesmas can take part in disaster preparedness training activities, so that when a disaster occurs.