Exploring factors affecting disaster risk perception in ethnic minority: A case study in Garo community, Bangladesh
This study examines disaster risk perception among the Garo community in Netrokona district, Bangladesh, focusing on socioeconomic and environmental factors. Conducted in three unions- Rangchati, Lengura, and Kullagora- the research surveyed 365 households. Data were collected in October 2024 using...
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| description | This study examines disaster risk perception among the Garo community in Netrokona district, Bangladesh, focusing on socioeconomic and environmental factors. Conducted in three unions- Rangchati, Lengura, and Kullagora- the research surveyed 365 households. Data were collected in October 2024 using a structured questionnaire, and statistical analysis was conducted using the ‘R' program. Ordinal logistic regression models identified key factors associated with disaster risk ratings. Findings reveal that 44 % of respondents perceive their area as a “High” disaster risk zone, associated with economic vulnerabilities (73.97 % earn less than 15,000 BDT/month) and limited access to education. Over 63 % have experienced forced displacement, and 70.68 % reported home inundation, exacerbated by environmental degradation like deforestation and groundwater depletion. Community factors, such as local governance and infrastructure, also shaped disaster risk perceptions, with residents of Lengura and Rangchati reporting lower risk perceptions. Occupation, income, and previous disaster experiences, including displacement, were strongly associated with heightened risk awareness. Households with elevated homes or strong social support networks had better preparedness, while 80.27 % lacked access to early warning systems. The study highlights the need for tailored disaster management strategies that integrate local knowledge and enhance community resilience. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-edb5bf5d27194693bf70c4e25fc3791a2025-08-20T02:06:15ZengElsevierProgress in Disaster Science2590-06172025-04-012610042410.1016/j.pdisas.2025.100424Exploring factors affecting disaster risk perception in ethnic minority: A case study in Garo community, BangladeshMd Mostafizur Rahman0Nawshin Jahan Chaity1Md. Tanvir Hossain2Edris Alam3Department of Disaster Management & Resilience, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh; Corresponding author.Department of Disaster Management & Resilience, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka 1216, BangladeshSociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, BangladeshDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh; Faculty of Resilience, Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi 22401, United Arab EmiratesThis study examines disaster risk perception among the Garo community in Netrokona district, Bangladesh, focusing on socioeconomic and environmental factors. Conducted in three unions- Rangchati, Lengura, and Kullagora- the research surveyed 365 households. Data were collected in October 2024 using a structured questionnaire, and statistical analysis was conducted using the ‘R' program. Ordinal logistic regression models identified key factors associated with disaster risk ratings. Findings reveal that 44 % of respondents perceive their area as a “High” disaster risk zone, associated with economic vulnerabilities (73.97 % earn less than 15,000 BDT/month) and limited access to education. Over 63 % have experienced forced displacement, and 70.68 % reported home inundation, exacerbated by environmental degradation like deforestation and groundwater depletion. Community factors, such as local governance and infrastructure, also shaped disaster risk perceptions, with residents of Lengura and Rangchati reporting lower risk perceptions. Occupation, income, and previous disaster experiences, including displacement, were strongly associated with heightened risk awareness. Households with elevated homes or strong social support networks had better preparedness, while 80.27 % lacked access to early warning systems. The study highlights the need for tailored disaster management strategies that integrate local knowledge and enhance community resilience.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590061725000213Disaster risk perceptionGaro communitySocioeconomic factorsEnvironmental degradationDisaster preparedness |
| spellingShingle | Md Mostafizur Rahman Nawshin Jahan Chaity Md. Tanvir Hossain Edris Alam Exploring factors affecting disaster risk perception in ethnic minority: A case study in Garo community, Bangladesh Progress in Disaster Science Disaster risk perception Garo community Socioeconomic factors Environmental degradation Disaster preparedness |
| title | Exploring factors affecting disaster risk perception in ethnic minority: A case study in Garo community, Bangladesh |
| title_full | Exploring factors affecting disaster risk perception in ethnic minority: A case study in Garo community, Bangladesh |
| title_fullStr | Exploring factors affecting disaster risk perception in ethnic minority: A case study in Garo community, Bangladesh |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring factors affecting disaster risk perception in ethnic minority: A case study in Garo community, Bangladesh |
| title_short | Exploring factors affecting disaster risk perception in ethnic minority: A case study in Garo community, Bangladesh |
| title_sort | exploring factors affecting disaster risk perception in ethnic minority a case study in garo community bangladesh |
| topic | Disaster risk perception Garo community Socioeconomic factors Environmental degradation Disaster preparedness |
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