Philippine E-Journals

Women’s Involvement in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the Province of Pangasinan, Philippines

RANDY SORIANO

 

Abstract:

Disaster risk reduction is the practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and mitigate its impact on society, environment, and a vulnerable populace such as women. The study highlighted the degree of involvement of women in the activities and programs conducted by the DRRM under the Local Government Units of Pangasinan, in the Philippines. Likewise, the study includes LGUs’ Women employees since they are considered as part of vulnerable group and they are not also spared from the adverse effects of the disasters. Specifically, this descriptive study utilizes 368 selected respondents through stratified random sampling and Slovin’s formula. In data gathering, a survey questionnaire was used. Data analysis tools were frequency count and percentage for profile, AWM for degree of involvement along with the DRRM thematic areas. MANOVA, for hypothesis test on significant difference in Women’s involvement across profile. AWM for seriousness of problems encountered and Spearman Rank Correlation for hypothesis test on significant relationship between Women’s involvement along with the thematic areas and problems encountered. Findings revealed that Women are moderately involved in DRRM, no significant difference in their involvement across profile except length and status of employment. Women perceived DRRM problems as moderately serious. Lastly, there is a significant relationship between Women’s involvement along with the thematic areas and problems encountered.