Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt
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Assist Prof of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Badr University in Cairo, Egypt
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Assistant Professor, Critical Care Nursing, prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University College of Applied Medical Sciences Nursing Department, Wadi Aldawaser, Saudi Arabia.
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Lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University, Egypt
Abstract
In the 21st century, climate change is recognized as one of the most significant global health challenges. Nurses can play a crucial role in reducing the effects of climate change and assisting individuals and communities worldwide to adapt to its impacts. Aim: To evaluate the effect of climate change training programs on staff nurses' knowledge and perceived practice. Research Design: A Quasi-experimental design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at Abou El Matamir Central Hospital, El Behera Governorate-Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample of 35 from 68 staff nurses working in the previously mentioned setting. Tools: Staff nurses’ knowledge questionnaire regarding climate change and staff nurses’ perceived practices regarding climate change. Results: The study found a significant improvement in staff nurses' knowledge regarding climate change across all dimensions post-program, except for the knowledge on reducing its effects (t = 84.58, p = 0.55). There was a significant improvement in perceived practices, except for discussing climate change with patients, and indoor and outdoor daily life practices (t = 31.84, p = 0.39; t = 29.14, p = 0.24; t = 19.73, p = 0.12 respectively). A significant positive correlation was observed between total knowledge and perceived practice post-program (r = 0.787, p = 0.000). Additionally, total knowledge strongly impacted perceived practice (Beta = 0.984, p = 0.00). Conclusion: The study demonstrated significant improvements in staff nurses' knowledge and perceived practices related to climate change post-program, supporting both research hypotheses. Recommendations: Encourage leaders on health care institutions to updates their hospitals policies to include climate change health impact and develop mechanisms for their implementation, application, and follow-up that will affect on sustainability and Egypt vision 2030.
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