Households' vulnerability assessment: empirical evidence from cyclone-prone area of Bangladesh

被引:16
作者
Rahman, Md Mostafizur [1 ]
Arif, Md. Saidul Islam [1 ]
Hossain, Md. Tanvir [2 ]
Almohamad, Hussein [3 ]
Al Dughairi, Ahmed Abdullah [3 ]
Al-Mutiry, Motrih [4 ]
Abdo, Hazem Ghassan [5 ]
机构
[1] Bangladesh Univ Profess, Fac Arts & Social Sci, Dept Disaster Management & Resilience, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
[2] Khulna Univ, Social Sci Sch, Sociol Discipline, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
[3] Qassim Univ, Coll Arab Language & Social Studies, Dept Geog, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
[4] Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman Univ, Coll Arts, Dept Geog, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
[5] Tartous Univ, Fac Arts & Humanities, Geog Dept, Tartous, Syria
关键词
Cyclone; Risk assessment; Exposure; Vulnerability; Bangladesh; CLIMATE-CHANGE; PHYSICAL VULNERABILITY; SOCIAL VULNERABILITY; DISASTER MANAGEMENT; TROPICAL CYCLONES; RISK; IMPACT; ADAPTATION; PEOPLE; COMMUNITIES;
D O I
10.1186/s40562-023-00280-z
中图分类号
P [天文学、地球科学];
学科分类号
07 ;
摘要
Despite Bangladesh being vulnerable to cyclones, there is a dearth of research on cyclone vulnerability assessment. Assessing a household's vulnerability is considered a crucial step in avoiding the adverse effects of catastrophe risks. This research was conducted in the cyclone-prone district of Barguna, Bangladesh. This study's purpose is to evaluate this region's vulnerability. A questionnaire survey was conducted using a convenience sample technique. A door-to-door survey of 388 households in two Unions of Patharghata Upazila, Barguna district, was conducted. Forty-three indicators were selected to assess cyclone vulnerability. The results were quantified using an index-based methodology with a standardized scoring method. Where applicable, descriptive statistics have been obtained. In terms of vulnerability indicators, we also utilized the chi-square test to compare Kalmegha and Patharghata Union. When appropriate, the non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test was employed to evaluate the relationship between the Vulnerability Index Score ( VIS) and the union. According to the results, the environmental vulnerability (0.53 +/- 0.17) and the composite vulnerability index (0.50 +/- 0.08) were significantly greater in Kalmegha Union than in Patharghata Union. They faced inequity in government assistance (71%) and humanitarian aid (45%) from national and international organizations. However, 83% of them underwent evacuation practices. 39% were satisfied with the WASH conditions at the cyclone shelter, whereas around half were dissatisfied with the status of the medical facilities. Most of them (96%) rely only on surface water for drinking. National and international organizations should have a comprehensive plan for disaster risk reduction that encompasses all individuals, regardless of race, geography, or ethnicity.
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