Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices towards Lightning in Bangladesh

Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Irtifa Alam Nabila, Mohammed Sadman Sakib, Nusrat Jahan Silvia, Muhammad Abdullahil Galib, Ifta Alam Shobuj, Lamia Hasan, Musabber Ali Chisty, Farzana Rahman, Edris Alam and Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam
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Md. Mostafizur Rahman: Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
Irtifa Alam Nabila: Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
Mohammed Sadman Sakib: Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
Nusrat Jahan Silvia: Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
Muhammad Abdullahil Galib: Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
Ifta Alam Shobuj: Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
Lamia Hasan: Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
Musabber Ali Chisty: Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
Farzana Rahman: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Independent University, Bangladesh, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Edris Alam: Faculty of Resilience, Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi 22401, United Arab Emirates
Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam: Department of Disaster Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur 5400, Bangladesh

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-19

Abstract: Despite the significant number of fatalities and injuries, there is currently a lack of data on public knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding lightning in Bangladesh. This study aims to assess the public’s knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) towards lightning in the country. A total of 1641 individuals participated in an online KAP survey. Where appropriate, the Kruskal–Wallis or Mann–Whitney U test, Spearman’s rank correlation, and logistic regression models were performed. About 65% of the survey population reported frequent lightning; most (72.64%) did not receive any warning messages, and small proportions (22.12%) had lightning safety precautions. Individuals with numerous lightning experiences perceived considerably unsafe places against lightning compared to infrequent lightning experiences ( p < 0.05). Respondents reported good knowledge (56.06%), positive attitudes (82.27%), and good preventive practices (72.33%). The logistic regression demonstrated that having good knowledge and positive attitudes can help people practice lightning safety. Females demonstrated better lightning attitudes and practices compared to males. In comparison to urban residents, rural residents had poor practices. In addition, individuals’ educational levels might also play a crucial role in preparing them for lightning. Overall, extensive lightning campaign activities combined with effective education are required for the behavioral changes in this lightning-vulnerable society.

Keywords: lightning risk; lightning injury prevention; lightning injury; lightning safety education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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