Association Between Self-Reported Protective Behavior and Heat-Associated Health Complaints Among Patients With Chronic Diseases in Primary Care: Results of the CLIMATE Pilot Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As a result of climate change, exposure to high temperatures is becoming more common, even in countries with temperate climates. For patients with chronic diseases, heat poses significant health risks. Empowering patients is a crucial element in protecting the population from the adverse effects of heat. In this context, self-reports of protective behavior are often used to gain a mutual understanding of patients' issues. However, the extent to which self-reported behavior is associated with health complaints remains unclear.

Objective

This study aims to describe the association between light to moderate heat and health complaints in everyday life, and to analyze whether self-reported protective behavior and related psychosocial factors are linked to these complai

SUBMITTER: Jordan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11574497 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature