Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh tingginya risiko tsunami di kawasan pesisir perkotaan Kabupaten Aceh Barat serta belum optimalnya mitigasi bencana yang tidak hanya bergantung pada infrastruktur, tetapi juga pada kapasitas masyarakat dalam memahami dan merespons risiko. Selain itu, perbedaan gender berpotensi mempengaruhi kesadaran spasial dan kesiapsiagaan evakuasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi penanganan mitigasi bencana tsunami serta menganalisis perbedaan kesadaran spasial dan kesiapsiagaan evakuasi berdasarkan gender. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan mixed methods dengan desain supplementary, di mana metode kuantitatif sebagai metode utama dan kualitatif sebagai pendukung. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif, uji Mann–Whitney, dan analisis tematik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mitigasi telah dilakukan melalui kombinasi struktural dan non-struktural, namun belum optimal, ditunjukkan oleh belum meratanya penyebaran informasi, belum rutinnya simulasi evakuasi, serta keterbatasan infrastruktur pada tingkat gampong. Uji Mann–Whitney menunjukkan adanya perbedaan signifikan antara laki-laki dan perempuan pada kesadaran spasial (p = 0,007) dan kesiapsiagaan evakuasi (p = 0,010). Secara deskriptif, median kesadaran spasial laki-laki sebesar 57,00 lebih tinggi dibandingkan perempuan sebesar 49,50 (±15,15%), dan median kesiapsiagaan evakuasi laki-laki sebesar 57,50 lebih tinggi dibandingkan perempuan sebesar 54,50 (±5,50%). Nilai median ini mencerminkan kondisi umum responden, sehingga menunjukkan bahwa secara tipikal laki-laki memiliki tingkat pemahaman dan kesiapsiagaan yang lebih tinggi. Dengan demikian, mitigasi bencana perlu ditingkatkan melalui pemerataan informasi, penguatan kapasitas masyarakat, serta pendekatan yang lebih responsif terhadap perbedaan gender.

This study is motivated by the high risk of tsunami hazards in the urban coastal areas of West Aceh Regency and the suboptimal implementation of disaster mitigation, which depends not only on infrastructure but also on community capacity to understand and respond to risks. In addition, gender differences potentially influence spatial awareness and evacuation preparedness. This study aims to identify tsunami disaster mitigation efforts and analyze differences in spatial awareness and evacuation preparedness based on gender. This study employs a mixed methods approach with a supplementary design, in which quantitative methods serve as the primary approach and qualitative methods as supporting data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Mann–Whitney test, and thematic analysis. The results show that mitigation efforts have been implemented through a combination of structural and non-structural measures; however, they are not yet optimal. This is indicated by uneven dissemination of disaster information, irregular evacuation drills, and limited infrastructure at the village level. The Mann–Whitney test reveals significant differences between males and females in spatial awareness (p = 0.007) and evacuation preparedness (p = 0.010). Descriptively, the median spatial awareness score of males (57.00) is higher than that of females (49.50) (±15.15% higher), and the median evacuation preparedness score of males (57.50) is higher than that of females (54.50) (±5.50% higher). These median values reflect the general condition of respondents, indicating that males typically have better understanding and preparedness compared to females. Therefore, disaster mitigation needs to be improved through equitable information dissemination, strengthening community capacity, and adopting approaches that are more responsive to gender differences.