Despite Bangladesh being vulnerable to cyclones, there is a dearth of research on cyclone vulnerability assessment. Assessing a household's vulnerability is considered a crucial step in avoiding the adverse effects of catastrophe risks. This research was conducted in the cyclone-prone district of Barguna, Bangladesh. This study's purpose is to evaluate this region's vulnerability. A questionnaire survey was conducted using a convenience sample technique. A door-to-door survey of 388 households in two Unions of Patharghata Upazila, Barguna district, was conducted. Forty-three indicators were selected to assess cyclone vulnerability. The results were quantified using an index-based methodology with a standardized scoring method. Where applicable, descriptive statistics have been obtained. In terms of vulnerability indicators, we also utilized the chi-square test to compare Kalmegha and Patharghata Union. When appropriate, the non-parametric Mann–Whitney U test was employed to evaluate the relationship between the Vulnerability Index Score (VIS) and the union. According to the results, the environmental vulnerability (0.53 ± 0.17) and the composite vulnerability index (0.50 ± 0.08) were significantly greater in Kalmegha Union than in Patharghata Union. They faced inequity in government assistance (71%) and humanitarian aid (45%) from national and international organizations. However, 83% of them underwent evacuation practices. 39% were satisfied with the WASH conditions at the cyclone shelter, whereas around half were dissatisfied with the status of the medical facilities. Most of them (96%) rely only on surface water for drinking. National and international organizations should have a comprehensive plan for disaster risk reduction that encompasses all individuals, regardless of race, geography, or ethnicity.

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家庭脆弱性评估：来自孟加拉国飓风多发地区的经验证据

尽管孟加拉国很容易受到气旋的影响，但对气旋脆弱性评估的研究却很缺乏。评估家庭的脆弱性被认为是避免灾难风险不利影响的关键一步。这项研究是在孟加拉国巴尔古纳的飓风多发区进行的。本研究的目的是评估该地区的脆弱性。采用方便抽样技术进行了问卷调查。对巴尔古纳区帕塔尔加塔乌帕齐拉两个联盟的 388 户家庭进行了入户调查。选择了四十三个指标来评估气旋脆弱性。使用基于指数的方法和标准化评分方法对结果进行量化。在适用的情况下，已获得描述性统计数据。在脆弱性指标方面，我们还利用卡方检验来比较Kalmegha和Patharghata Union。在适当的情况下，采用非参数曼-惠特尼 U 检验来评估漏洞指数评分 (VIS) 与联合之间的关系。结果表明，卡尔梅加联盟的环境脆弱性（0.53±0.17）和综合脆弱性指数（0.50±0.08）显着高于帕塔尔加塔联盟。他们在来自国家和国际组织的政府援助（71%）和人道主义援助（45%）方面面临不平等。然而，其中 83% 的人进行了疏散演习。39% 的人对飓风避难所的 WASH 条件感到满意，而约一半的人对医疗设施的状况不满意。他们中的大多数（96%）仅依赖地表水饮用。国家和国际组织应制定一项全面的减少灾害风险计划，涵盖所有个人，无论种族、地域或民族。