The Community Resilience of the Baduy Tribe in Preventing the Transmission of the Covid-19 Pandemic Disaster

Abstract

The role of local wisdom in disaster management in Indonesia is still far from being expected. This study aims to determine the Baduy culture that can prevent the transmission of Covid-19 disease. The focus of this research is the culture or customs carried out by the Baduy people. This study uses a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. Data collection was carried out by interviewing 12 informants. Data analysis was carried out by identifying themes, selecting appropriate themes and sub-themes, and analyzing and synthesizing to get conclusions. The results are a) the approach by the community based on implementing a culture of the Baduy Tribe is more successful than the centralized program of the Lebak; b) The culture that supports the resilience of the Baduy community is the belief in tribal healers, the tradition of being exposed to the sun every day, the tradition of rarely going out of the Baduy's location, the tradition of walking long distances without shoes, the habit of eating and drinking in moderation, good personal hygiene habits, and habits rest and sleep well. The recommendations from the research are to all Regional Disaster Management Agencies in Indonesia should prioritize direct community involvement by utilizing cultural characteristics possessed by disaster management.