Public Perceptions of Climate Change and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

ABSTRACT: Healthcare has a major impact on climate change, and surgery is among the most energy-intensive hospital practices. Although most Americans believe climate change is happening, little is known regarding public awareness of the impact of healthcare on climate change and how this may impact perceptions of plastic surgery.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was administered to adults in the United States using Amazon Mechanical Turk in December 2021 to assess public perceptions of climate change, healthcare, and plastic surgery. Incomplete responses were excluded from analysis. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to determine predictors of responses.

Results

There were 890 complete responses. Most participants strongly agreed or agreed that climate change is happeni

SUBMITTER: Hyland CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9653180 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature