The Role of Non-Structural Mitigation Elements in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Disaster Risk Reduction: A Health Perspective on Community Preparedness and Resilience

Landslides frequently occur in hilly areas of Indonesia, including the Poncol District, Magetan Regency, causing significant material losses, fatalities, and socio-economic impacts.Structural mitigation is often unsustainable for communities with limited resources.This study aims to develop a non-structural mitigation model based on community empowerment, integrating risk mapping, capacity building, local wisdom, and inclusive planning to enhance community resilience and adaptation in various regions.This research employs a cross-sectional analytical survey design in Genilangit Village, Poncol, Magetan, involving 150 respondents selected through proportional stratified random sampling.Data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire, analysed with descriptive statistics and path analysis using Partial Least Squares (PLS).Findings indicate that non-structural mitigation effectiveness has an R-Square of 0.483, explaining 48.3% of the variability.Disaster education and mitigation planning have limited influence, with R-squares of 0.065 and 0.042, respectively.Local wisdom-based mitigation significantly enhances mitigation effectiveness (coefficient 1.201; T-statistic 4.885), whereas identification and mapping show a significant negative effect Tstatistic 3.146).From a health perspective, landslides pose indirect risks, including injuries, disease outbreaks, and psychological stress.This study highlights the need for integrating health aspects into non-structural mitigation strategies.Strengthening risk identification, incorporating disaster education into curricula, community involvement, and addressing health vulnerabilities are essential for improving mitigation effectiveness.An integrated approach ensures resilience and overall well-being in disaster-prone communities, promoting sustainable and community-driven disaster preparedness efforts.