A preliminary studies to assess public knowledge of beach safety in east coast Malaysia.

ABSTRACT: Rip currents are one of the coastal hazards that put Malaysian beachgoers in a risky position. Most of the drowning accidents that occur at beaches worldwide are closely associated with this phenomenon. Research on rip currents is needed to build an effective measuring tool to overcome these issues. However, to date, research on rip currents is mainly focused on its physical aspects, commonly concentrating on the processes that influence and relate to the rips' generation. As an effort to minimize the negative consequences exerted by the rips, there is an urgent need to enhance the rip-related research in the social sciences field. Comprehensive research that includes all fields might produce more beneficial and reliable information. Therefore, this study intends to examine the level of pu

SUBMITTER: Mohammed Isa NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7882049 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature