The Effectiveness of School Signs for Schoolchildren in Post-Flood Disaster Areas in Aek Parambunan Subdistrict in 2026

Abstract

Floods are a natural disaster that often cause psychological impacts on the community, especially children. Post-disaster conditions often lead to fear, anxiety, and emotional disturbances that can affect children's learning activities and adjustment at school. This study used an analytical survey design with a cross-sectional approach. The study was conducted in Aek Parambunan Village in 2026. The population in this study were school children affected by the flood in Aek Parambunan Village, with a sample size of 30 respondents. Based on the initial survey conducted by the researcher, there were still children who experienced quite high levels of anxiety after the flood, which were characterized by fear, restlessness, and lack of concentration during learning activities at school. The results showed that of the 30 respondents, 18 respondents (60%) who received regular music therapy showed a decrease in anxiety levels, while 12 respondents (40%) who did not receive optimal music therapy still experienced higher levels of anxiety. It can be concluded that there is a relationship between the provision of music therapy and a decrease in anxiety levels in school children in post-flood disaster areas in Aek Parambunan Village in 2026. Music therapy can be an effective alternative intervention to help children's psychological recovery after experiencing a disaster