Are future doctors aware of hazards of global warming? A cross-sectional study among medical students regarding perception of global warming
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: We are witnessing a more frequent occurrence of extreme-weather events like heat waves, droughts and heavy rainfall due to global warming. Effects detrimental to humans include the threat to food security from decreasing crop yields and the loss of habitat from inundation. Climate change has emerged as one of the most devastating environmental threat. The present study was conducted with the objective to assess the awareness regarding global warming and its health hazards among the medical students and to know the attitude and practice regarding global warming among the medical students.Materials and methods: The present observational study was conducted on 1st and 2nd year MBBS students. Clearance from the ethical clearance committee was first obtained. A self-administered, pre-tested, questionnaire was used. The purpose of the study and all the terms used in this study were explained to the respondents and confidentiality was maintained. Results: .255(90.43%) students commented that global climate is changing while 221 (78.37%) students have opined that human activities are contributing to climate change. 79 (28.01%) students were aware about the meaning of green house gases. 181 (64.18%) students suggested that 3R ( Reduce, Recycle and Reuse ) can reduce green house gases. Among practices regarding global warming, 165 ( 58.51%) students does unplug the charger of mobile or laptop etc. when not using. 178 (63.12%) students do turn off the light while leaving room. 144(51.06%) students always have share vehicle with friends and relatives when going to same destination.Conclusion: In this study, majority of the students commented that global warming is changing and human activities are responsible for it. The awareness regarding important agencies and protocol in the field of climate change was found to be poor. It is suggested that a large nation-wide awareness survey regarding climate change and its health hazards is necessary to determine the preparedness of medical students and also to suggest any changes in the current curriculum.
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Pravin N Yerpude, Keerti S Jogdand
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