Public understanding of rip current and beach safety at Teluk Cempedak recreational Beach in Pahang, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Yusof, Muhammad Zubir, Ramli, Muhammad Zahir, Che Othman, Siti Fairuz, Mohd Aliziyad, Yusairah Amani, Mohamed, Juliana, Pa'suya, Muhammad Faiz, Abdul Ghafar, Abdul Nasir, A. Jabbar, Waheb
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Springer Nature 2022
• Subjects: GC Oceanography; H Social Sciences (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/114137/8/114137_Public%20understanding%20of%20rip%20current_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/114137/9/114137_Public%20understanding%20of%20rip%20current.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/114137/; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11069-022-05563-w
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Rip currents are known to be a global public health issue and have been extensively contributed to the coastguard rescues and drowning cases at recreational beaches. Most studies in Malaysia have focused on the physical control of rip currents, with little emphasis on social factors. This study aims...