Climate change-related knowledge and attitudes among a sample of the general population in Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Identifying the public awareness and risk perception regarding climate change, are fundamental preliminary steps in determining gaps and paving the way for awareness campaigns that address climate change causes and counteraction mitigation measures. However, few studies were conducted in Egypt; thus, the researchers conducted the current cross-sectional study among a sample of the Egyptian population to identify general knowledge and perception about climate change and its effects, as well as attitudes toward mitigation measures.

Methods

An exploratory population-based electronic-open survey, was conducted among 527 members of the general population between January and April 2022, using a convenience sampling technique. A pre-tested 2-page (screen) electronic in

SUBMITTER: Salem MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9669343 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature