Patients' perceptions of climate-sensitive health counselling in primary care: Qualitative results from Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Climate change is the greatest threat to global health in the twenty first century, yet combating it entails substantial health co-benefits. Physicians and other health professionals have not yet fully embraced their responsibilities in the climate crisis, especially about their communication with patients. While medical associations are calling on physicians to integrate climate change into health counselling, there is little empirical evidence about corresponding perceptions of patients.

Objectives

This study aimed to explore primary care patients' perceptions of climate-sensitive health counselling.

Methods

From July to December 2021, 27 qualitative interviews with patients were conducted and analysed using thematic analysis. A purposive sampling techniq

SUBMITTER: Griesel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10773651 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature