Exploring the impact, response and preparedness to water-related natural disasters in the Barisal division of Bangladesh: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the impact of natural disasters on communities in the Barisal division of Bangladesh, exploring community approaches to disaster preparedness and mitigation.

Setting

Communities in all districts of the Barisal division of Bangladesh.

Participants

Quantitative data were collected through a cross-sectional household survey (n=9263 households; n=38 981 individuals). Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews (n=7) and focus group discussions (n=23) with key informants.

Outcome measures

Quantitative research recorded features of natural disaster events from the previous 5 years, documenting risk factors that increase vulnerability to disaster, use of disaster warning systems and evacuation processes. Qualitative research i

SUBMITTER: Jagnoor J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500363 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature