22 Questions
What are the long-term shifts in climate change that result from human activities like fossil fuel burning?
Temperature and weather patterns
What is the role of nurses in addressing climate change?
Advocating for vulnerable populations, promoting sustainable healthcare practices, and raising awareness about health risks
What is the estimated number of additional deaths per year due to climate change between 2030 and 2050?
250,000
What is the estimated direct damage cost to health by 2030?
$2-4 billion per year
How many deaths were registered in Egypt due to extreme summer heat waves in 2015?
More than 100
What is the significance of climate change awareness?
Prompting action and adaptation strategies
What are the health impacts of climate change?
Malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress
What is the role of nurses in contributing to healthier environments?
Ensuring access to clean air, water, and safe sanitation
What is the duration of the data collection period in the study?
3 months
Which statistical software will be used for the data analysis?
SPSS version 22.0
What statistical test will be used to examine the associations of knowledge of and attitude toward climate change regarding their sociodemographic characteristics?
One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), independent sample t-test, Pearson’s product moment correlations, and Pearson’s chi-square
What type of regression analysis will be conducted to determine the factors influencing the environmental attitudes of the respondents?
Multiple linear regression
What is the level of significance considered in the study?
p < .05
What is the main focus of the study in terms of climate change awareness and education?
To examine the knowledge of and attitude toward climate change and its impact on health
What is the predicted number of children who will die annually from diarrhea related to infectious diseases from climate change by 2050?
Around 1,000
How many Egyptian citizens are expected to be affected by floods between 2070 and 2100?
2.4 million
What is the aim of the current study?
To assess the knowledge of university students regarding climate change
What type of research design will be used to carry out this study?
Descriptive Design
Where will this study be carried out?
Faculty of Nursing at Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
What percentage of students will be randomly selected for this study?
10%
What type of tool will be used to collect data for this study?
Structured Interviewing Questionnaire
What is the scoring system for the questionnaire?
Correct answer scored 1, incorrect answer scored 0, and ≥ 60% is considered satisfactory knowledge
Study Notes
Climate Change and Health
- Around 1,000 children are predicted to die annually from diarrhea related to infectious diseases caused by climate change by 2050.
- Between 2070 and 2100, floods are expected to affect 2.4 million Egyptian citizens.
Research Study
- The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge of university students regarding climate change.
- The study will use a descriptive design and will be carried out in the Faculty of Nursing at Kafrel Sheikh University, Egypt.
- A random sample of 500 nursing students will be selected to participate in the study.
Data Collection
- A structured interviewing questionnaire will be used to collect data, which will consist of two parts:
- Part 1: Personal characteristics of university students (e.g. gender, academic year, residence, family size, Family Crowding Index).
- Part 2: Students' knowledge regarding climate change (8 items, including meaning, environmental problems, health impacts, and ways to eliminate climate change).
Scoring System
- A correct answer will score 1, and an incorrect answer will score 0.
- A total score of ≥ 60% will be considered satisfactory knowledge, and < 60% will be considered unsatisfactory.
Climate Change Impacts
- Climate change leads to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, resulting in extreme weather events, health problems, and biodiversity loss.
- Public awareness of climate change consequences is low but vital for prompting action and adaptation strategies.
Nursing and Climate Change
- Nurses play a critical role in addressing climate change by advocating for vulnerable populations, promoting sustainable healthcare practices, and raising awareness about health risks involved.
- Nurses contribute to healthier environments by ensuring access to clean air, water, and safe sanitation, ultimately working to mitigate the health impacts of climate change.
Global Health Impacts
- Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress.
- Direct damage costs to health are estimated to be $2-4 billion per year by 2030.
- In Egypt, extreme weather conditions are already a reality, with over 100 deaths due to extreme summer heat waves in 2015.
Assessing the knowledge of university students regarding climate change and its impacts, including infectious diseases and floods, as predicted by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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