Effectiveness Evaluation of a Primary School-Based Intervention against Heatwaves in China.

ABSTRACT: Evidence of the effectiveness of intervention against extreme heat remains unclear, especially among children, one of the vulnerable populations. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a primary school-based intervention program against heatwave and climate change in China to provide evidence for development of policies for adaptation to climate change. Two primary schools in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province, China, were randomly selected as intervention and control schools (CTR registration number: ChiCTR2200056005). Health education was conducted at the intervention school to raise students' awareness and capability to respond to extreme heat during May to September in 2017. Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of students and their parents at both schools were investigated b

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8909389 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature