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ArticleBMC public health2026

The relationship between environmental literacy and global warming knowledge levels in faculty of health sciences students.

Yasemin Kıyak Yorulmaz, Aylin Özakgül, Elif Cansu Topraklı, Dilara Nur Paçalı, Sinem Aktoprak, Deniz Calda, Ayşegül Baysal, Türkinaz Aştı

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Yasemin Kıyak YorulmazDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Merkez Neighborhood, Silahtarağa Streed No:183, Esentepe, Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Turkey. ykiyak@bezmialem.edu.tr.ORCID 0000-0002-5782-6781
Aylin ÖzakgülFlorence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0001-9930-7739
Elif Cansu TopraklıDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Merkez Neighborhood, Silahtarağa Streed No:183, Esentepe, Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0009-0002-6585-4130
Dilara Nur PaçalıDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Merkez Neighborhood, Silahtarağa Streed No:183, Esentepe, Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0009-0005-7770-9039
Sinem AktoprakDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Merkez Neighborhood, Silahtarağa Streed No:183, Esentepe, Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0009-0009-2370-9323
Deniz CaldaDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Merkez Neighborhood, Silahtarağa Streed No:183, Esentepe, Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0009-0004-7188-6803
Ayşegül BaysalBezmialem Vakif University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0009-0003-9674-2323
Türkinaz AştıDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Merkez Neighborhood, Silahtarağa Streed No:183, Esentepe, Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-9127-7798

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aimThis study was conducted to examine the relationship between environmental literacy and global warming knowledge levels among future healthcare professionals who will play a role in protecting and promoting public health.

methodsThe study was conducted using a comparative and correlational design to examine the relationship between environmental literacy and global warming knowledge levels among students in the Faculty of Health Sciences at a foundation university. Data were collected from 258 students between April 5 and June 4, 2024, through an online survey in accordance with the principles of personal data protection and confidentiality. The Student Information Form, the Environmental Literacy Scale for Adults (ELSA), and the Global Warming Knowledge Scale (GWKS) were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Mann-Whitney U test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman's correlation analysis. The results were evaluated at a 95% confidence interval and a significance level of p < 0.05.

resultsIt was determined that the students scored 83.42 ± 11.10 on the ELSA and 107.68 ± 15.03 on the GWKS, and that these scores were above the average level. The environmental awareness levels of students who reported having received education on the environment and global warming were found to be significantly higher. It was also found that students who were members of environmental organizations/clubs/similar institutions and who were willing to engage in voluntary work had higher levels of environmental concern, awareness, and environmental literacy. In addition, a positive correlation was found between global warming knowledge and environmental literacy (r = 0.34).

conclusionsThe results of the study indicate that environmental literacy is significantly associated with students' levels of knowledge about global warming. It is recommended to integrate courses on environmental literacy into the curriculum to increase the knowledge levels of future healthcare professionals regarding global warming. REPORTING

methodSTROBE checklist. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Global WarmingHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesYoung AdultEnviromentalEnvironmental literacyGlobal warmingHealth-related university studentsSustainable development

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