Factors influencing medical students' knowledge and attitudes toward climate change: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Climate change is one of the biggest environmental challenges of the 21st century. Physicians are at the forefront of recognizing, preventing, and treating climate-induced health issues. This study aims to assess attitudes, education, and knowledge of recent medical graduates regarding climate change and its health impacts, and to identify factors influencing these domains.

Materials & methods

A cross-sectional web-based survey of recently graduated medical students was conducted at two large academic medical centers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mean composite Likert scales were calculated. Linear regression models were utilized to study predictors of knowledge and attitude.

Results

Of 458 applicants to residency programs, 311 completed the survey (

SUBMITTER: Alsoud LO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12513612 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature