Relationship Between Nursing Students’ Global Climate Change Awareness, Climate Change Anxiety, and Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing: A Cross-Sectional Study (2024)

By:
Nagihan İlaslan, Nuray Şahin Orak​
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This study investigates climate change awareness, anxiety, and sustainability attitudes among 289 nursing students in Turkey. Results show moderate awareness and higher anxiety and sustainability attitudes, with a positive correlation between awareness, anxiety, and sustainability. Female and third-year students scored higher in awareness and anxiety. Findings suggest integrating climate change and sustainability content into nursing education to foster climate-smart healthcare practices.

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