ArticleBMC medical education2024
Health science students' preparedness for climate change: a scoping review on knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
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- Climate change and eye health: Awareness of health sciences students at a South African University.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2026Article
- Climate change, pharmaceuticals and prescribing patterns: a scoping review and proposal for the MAMS model for healthcare educators.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Climate Change and Sustainability in Health Professions Education: A Realist Review Protocol.HRB open research · 2025Article
- Health science students' preparedness for climate change: a scoping review on knowledge, attitudes, and practices.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding climate change and its oral health effects among dental health care providers in India. A cross-sectional study.Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Article
- Tailoring climate-health competencies for diverse health cadres: Findings from a scoping review.The journal of climate change and healthReview
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Abstract
introductionClimate change (CC) is a global public health issue, and the role of health professionals in addressing its impact is crucial. However, to what extent health professionals are prepared to deal with CC-related health problems is unclear. We aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health students about the CC.
methodsWe conducted a scoping review through systematic searches in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Proquest, and EBSCO. We included original scientific research with no language or time restrictions. Two authors independently reviewed and decided on the eligibility of the studies, then performed data extraction.
results21 studies were included, with a total of 9205 undergraduate nursing, medical, pharmacy, and public health students mainly. Most health science students (> 75%) recognized human activities as the main cause of CC. However, they perceived a lack of knowledge on how to address CC. Moreover, we found inadequate coverage or limited development of CC in related curricula that may contribute to incomplete learning or low confidence in the theoretical and practical concepts of students.
conclusionThe findings of our scoping review suggest that while health sciences students possess a general understanding of CC, there is a significant gap in their knowledge regarding its specific health impacts. To address this gap, there is a need for targeted education and training for future health care professionals that emphasizes the health effects of CC.
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