Knowledge and attitude of climate change impacts on human health among community in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Makhtar, Aniawanis and Mohd Sanusi, Nur Sabila and Ahmad, Norfadzilah (2024) Knowledge and attitude of climate change impacts on human health among community in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. International Journal of Care Scholars, 7 (3). pp. 19-30. ISSN 2600-898X

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Abstract

Background: Climate change poses significant threats to human health through increased frequency of extreme weather events, alterations in disease patterns, and impacts on food and water security. This study aimed to determine the levels of knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change and its health impacts among the community in Kuantan, Pahang. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 292 residents conveniently selected in Kuantan, Pahang’s areas. Data gathered between March to June 2024 using questionnaires through Google Form. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and Fisher's exact test were used to describe the findings. Results: The findings indicate that 80.5% of respondents possess adequate knowledge about the health impacts of climate change, and 88.4% demonstrate positive attitudes toward mitigation and adaptation. A significant association exists between higher levels of knowledge and more favorable attitudes toward addressing climate change (p = 0.045). Additionally, younger age and higher education levels are significantly associated with better knowledge of climate change on health impacts among the community in Kuantan. Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of enhancing community education to improve both knowledge and attitudes regarding the health impacts of climate change. These insights are vital for developing targeted public health strategies and fostering proactive community engagement in climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Climate change; Human health; Knowledge; Attitude; Kuantan
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Professional Nursing Studies Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing
Depositing User:	Aniawanis Makhtar
Date Deposited:	03 Jan 2025 09:44
Last Modified:	03 Jan 2025 09:44
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/117545

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