Challenges Integrating Environmental Health into Disaster-Resilient Villages in Poso, Indonesia
Keywords:
Enviromental, Disaster, VillagesAbstract
Introduction: Disaster-resilient village (DRV) programs in Indonesia aim to
strengthen community preparedness, yet often lack comprehensive integration of
environmental health components. In disaster-prone and ecologically vulnerable
areas such as Poso, the absence of such integration can exacerbate health risks
during and after disasters. This study explores the challenges of incorporating
environmental health into DRV initiatives.
Objective: This study aimed to identify the challenges of integrating
environmental health into disaster-resilient village initiatives and to examine the
relationship between environmental health knowledge and community
participation in DRV programs in Poso, Indonesia.
Method: A descriptive research design was employed involving 48 purposively
selected respondents from three disaster-prone villages in Poso, Indonesia. Data
were collected using structured questionnaires and supported by in-depth
interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-
square tests to determine associations between environmental health knowledge
and DRV participation.
Result: Findings revealed that 70.8% of respondents actively participated in DRV
activities. Chi-square analysis showed a statistically significant association
between environmental health knowledge and participation in DRV programs (?²
= 4.17, p = 0.041). Respondents with good knowledge were more likely to be
engaged in DRV activities.
Conclusion: Strengthening environmental health knowledge among community
members is essential for effective participation in DRV programs. Integrating
health and environmental considerations into disaster strategies—supported by
policy, education, and multi-sector collaboration—can enhance community
resilience in disaster-prone regions like Poso.

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