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University of Perpetual Help System Dalta: Las Piñas Campus
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta: Las Piñas Campus
A Thesis
Presented to the
Faculty of College of Criminology
UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM – DALTA
Las Piñas City
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
By:
Naquita, Angelica A.
Banias, Marjelyn Rose S.
Fernandez, Renzo P.
June 2022
CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Preparing for disasters saves lives, helps people to recover faster, and saves
money. It is described as activities taken to guarantee that the resources needed
to respond effectively are accessible prior to a disaster or can be obtained
quickly if needed. Disaster preparedness is a health-promoting activity,
behavioral techniques have taken center stage as a method of achieving it.
Despite the fact that disasters harm hundreds of thousands of people every year
without notice, most people do not prepare until tragedy strikes. As a result, it
has become clear that a more broad-based behavioral change approach is
required. Effective disaster preparedness interventions necessitate a detailed
understanding of the elements that drive disaster preparedness behavior
performance or non-performance.
The Philippines ranked 17 th in the world as the most affected country from
extreme weather events in the Global Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2021. Philippines
got a score of 26.67 using 2019 data. The Global CRI is developed based on the
results of extreme weather. Weather events and the socioeconomic data that
goes with them. It represents the degree of sensitivity and exposure to extreme
events such as storms, floods, and heat waves, among others, which countries
should interpret as warnings in order to be prepared for more frequent and/or
more severe events in the future as a result of climate change. The countries
with the lowest CRI scores are listed below are the most affected, according to
the index. The Philippine Government has put in place interventions to reverse
environmental degradation and to improve the resiliency of the communities. This
is to alleviate the effects of the disasters and to ensure the effective application of
disaster risk depletion.
The National Climate Change Action Plan and the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Plan were set with a long-term national sectoral
plan aiming to address four main priority areas as disaster prevention and
mitigation, disaster preparedness, disaster response, rehabilitation and recovery.
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
This study will also give knowledge and ideas to the future readers on
what level of disaster preparedness the University of Perpetual Help System
DALTA Las Pinas Campus has. For them to have the freedom of fear when
they are in our university.
o department/college?
What is the level of disaster preparedness of UPHSD Las Pinas Campus,
in terms of?
o systems and procedures;
o manpower resources;
o equipment and logistics, and
o support services
Is there a significant difference in the level of disaster preparedness when
grouped according to their profile?
What are the problems that affect the level of disaster preparedness of
UPHSD Las Pinas Campus?
What action plans may be formulated to enhance the disaster
preparedness of UPHSD LP?
1. The Setting
2. The Subject
The primary subjects of this research study will consist the Level of
Disaster Preparedness of the University
3. The Respondents
4. Time Frame
Definitions of Terms
Disaster- in this study refers to the sudden event where people intend to
prepare.
The goal is to reduce the number of people who lose their lives and their livelihoo
ds.
Manpower- A total number of people who work for a disaster preparedness team
or are available for a specific disaster. Different strategies are used in an
organization to estimate and plan the manpower required for a specific task and
in the future.
Resources- i.e., it's a source, supply, or support, a resource in the study which is
the google, were giving different information about the topic of research.
Strategy- A long-term plan or series of plans that aim to achieve a specific goal,
often over a lengthy period of time.
Staff- in this study refers to the person who has an idea and information about
the research topic and will become one of the research respondents.
Effectiveness- in this study refers to the degree to which a plan or method has
successfully achieved the desired output.
High-Risk Case- in this study refers to the situations that can pose threat to
lives, e.g., properties, or overall public safety.
Foreign Literature
Measures done to prepare for and mitigate the effects of disasters pertain
s to disaster preparedness. It necessitates a high level of preparation and
restriction that may have an influence on vulnerable persons, as well as the
ability to properly respond and cope with the consequences. Berl D. Jones Jr.
(2017) states in his study that disaster preparedness and response necessitate a
thorough understanding of the needs and approaches for disaster preparedness
and response. At the same time, these critical activities and approaches are
heavily influenced by contextual factors that determine both the scope and nature
of preparedness and response. Disaster preparedness and response is not
based on unconstrained flexibility to meet all needs. There are limits,
permissions, and definitions that apply at all levels of government and to nearly
all elements of preparedness, response, and recovery. In order to assure an
integrated response and a reduction in misunderstandings, all parties benefit
when the various authorities are understood and tested in exercises. (Shultz et
al,. 2017).
Methods to follow for better execution are developed through disaster
preparedness. There are several procedural approaches to perform and conduct
for addressing a great plan for disaster response by institutions. Furthermore,
once informed and thoroughly imparted to the students and faculties, it will be
executed well and developed the preparedness towards disaster. As stated by
Tkachuck, M. (2016) with his study, The methods used were essential in the
initiation of what will become a much more comprehensive model of disaster
preparedness research. By first getting an idea as to where students stand in
regards to natural disaster preparedness, the institution and researchers can
move forward more effectively applying a strong evidenced-based framework to
both research methods and the dissemination and implementation of
preparedness techniques used within the institution.
Knowledge, attitude, and practices have a significant relationship and
positive intercorrelation. (Balila et al,. 2017) Their study reveals that non-teaching
employees have a better attitude and practices for disaster preparedness than
students, but their knowledge is statistically comparable. It concludes that the
study's findings serve as the foundation for a disaster preparedness plan,
emphasizing the need for budget allocation for safety precautions and resources
required by the University.
Natural catastrophes and climate change have made the Philippines one
of the most susceptible countries in the world. The COVID-19 epidemic was not
the only tragedy to strike the Philippines in 2020. A volcanic eruption began the
year, and it ended with two magnitude 6 earthquakes, one of which struck on
Christmas morning. Typhoon Goni, a late-season superstorm that was the
strongest in the globe last year, came in between. Due to the archipelago's
location along both the route of tropical storms building in the western Pacific and
the Ring of Fire, at least 60% of the country's total land area, approximately
300,000 square kilometers (116,000 square miles), is exposed to natural
disasters. Knowingly how vulnerable the country is to catastrophes, a number of
government institutions have launched a series of applications to assist local
government officials in developing local disaster solutions. Mitigation efforts rely
on a constantly fine-tuned network of early-warning systems and the
establishment of procedures to respond more swiftly to natural disasters. The
National Exposure Database (NED), which identifies sensitive locations so that
agencies and local governments may conduct real-time analysis and respond
quickly in the event of a disaster, is the latest source of assistance. It also aids in
the development and implementation of disaster-preparedness measures (Mina,
2021).
Disaster Preparedness provides for the key strategic actions that give
importance to activities revolving around community awareness and
understanding; contingency planning; conduct of local drills and the development
of a national disaster response plan. Risk-related information coming from the
prevention and mitigation aspect is necessary in order for the preparedness
activities to be responsive to the needs of the people and situation on the ground.
Also, the policies, budget and institutional mechanisms established under the
prevention and mitigation priority area will be further enhanced through capacity
building activities, development of coordination mechanisms.
The success and realization of this priority area rely heavily on the
completion of the activities under both the prevention and mitigation and
preparedness aspects, including among others the coordination and
communication mechanisms to be developed.
successful disaster response operations and its smooth transition towards early
and long-term recovery work. Disaster Preparedness entails essential strategic
initiatives such as community awareness and understanding, contingency
planning, local drills, and the creation of a national disaster response strategy. In
order for preparedness activities to be responsive to the requirements of the
people and the circumstances on the ground, risk-related information from the
preventative and mitigation aspects is required. Additionally, through capacity
building initiatives and the creation of coordination mechanisms, the policies,
budgets, and institutional processes developed under the preventative and
mitigation priority area would be reinforced.
Local Literature
Natural catastrophes and climate change have made the Philippines one
of the most susceptible countries in the world. The COVID-19 epidemic was not
the only tragedy to strike the Philippines in 2020. A volcanic eruption began the
year, and it ended with two magnitude 6 earthquakes, one of which struck on
Christmas morning. Typhoon Goni, a late-season superstorm that was the
strongest in the globe last year, came in between. Due to the archipelago's
location along both the route of tropical storms building in the western Pacific and
the Ring of Fire, at least 60% of the country's total land area, approximately
300,000 square kilometers (116,000 square miles), is exposed to natural
disasters.
Foreign Studies
Local Studies
Disaster Preparedness provides for the key strategic actions that give
importance to activities revolving around community awareness and
The success and realization of this priority area rely heavily on the
completion of the activities under both the prevention and mitigation and
preparedness aspects, including among others the coordination and
communication mechanisms to be developed.
CHAPTER 1
METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Research Instrument
The researcher will utilize online survey form questionnaires to the target
respondents which is the students and staff of the University of Perpetual Help
System DALTA Las Pinas Campus to know their level of disaster preparedness.
To get the appropriate needed data the given questionnaire consists of
four (4) different parts. Part 1 will be questions about the profile of the
respondents which can be answered optionally. Part 2 is questions that will
determine the level of disaster preparedness in terms of systems and
procedures, manpower resources, equipment, and logistics. Part 3 is to know the
significant difference on the level of disaster preparedness when they’re grouped
according to their profile and lastly. Part 4 is to answer what action plans may be
formulated to enhance the disaster preparedness among UPHSD Las Pinas
Campus.
respondents. After that, a post-test was conducted after it was written that the
questionnaires were clear and easy to read. It was eventually printed because
there were no more corrections. The researcher then requested the final
distribution and wrote a letter to the Dean, the Research Adviser, and the
respondents.
4 Strongly Agree
3 Agree
3 Disagree
1 Strongly Disagree
1. Percentage. Is computed by multiplying the total number of participants by the
frequency in the category by 100 percent.
The percentage of the per year level of Criminology Students.
1 Year- 67 the percentage is 67%
st
2. Mean. This used to determine the sum of all the observations that have been
made
Formula:
µxⅈn
µ= mean
xi= each value of the population
n=number of respondents
3. Standard Deviation. The researchers used standard deviation to measure the
variation
Formula:
σ=xi-µ2 ---- n
σ= population
n= the size of population
xi= each value of the population
µ= the population means
QUESTIONNAIRES:
Prepared Prepared
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