Community-Based Disaster Health Management and Social Capital in Indonesia

Development of emergency medical management is the one of crucial issues that needs to be addressed. Indonesa has primary health centers which are called 'Puskesmas' in each sub-district. This article examines the needs for Puskesmas and social capital among communities to identify Puskesmas' potential to provide disaster medicine and care. Trust and satisfaction on Puskesmas among communities was not so high, and social capital among communities was high in terms of 'trust' and 'morality' ; however, it is not strong for 'network' such as participation in local organizations and events. Results indicated that trust in Puskcsmas has relevance to social capital in community.