Understanding and experience of climate change in rural general practice in Aotearoa-New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Climate change is already affecting Aotearoa New Zealand (Aotearoa-NZ). The public health effects are varied and complex, and rural primary care staff will be at the front line of effects and responses. However, little is known about their understanding and experience.

Objectives

To determine understanding, experiences and preparedness of rural general practice staff in Aotearoa-NZ about climate change and health equity.

Methods

A mixed-methods national cross-sectional survey of rural general practice staff was undertaken that included Likert-style and free-text responses. Quantitative data were analysed with simple descriptive analysis and qualitative data were thematically analysed using a deductive framework based on Te Whare Tapa Whā.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Glavinovic K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10231353 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature