This study measures and describes the impact of disaster preparedness sessions on the perception of economically challenged women in Philippines. By using a mixed qualitative and quantitative research method the study found that:
- the majority of women participants are willing to undergo training in disaster preparedness;
- their awareness in disaster preparedness improved from “basic” to “high” level;
- their level of action in disaster preparedness is still on the “planning stage” and;
- the program effectively changed their attitude towards disaster preparedness and mitigation.
The study provided insights on the potential of women in disaster preparedness toward a disaster resilient Filipino community.
