Impact of Climate Change Education on Pregnant Women's Anxiety and Awareness
Author Information
Author(s): Kaya Leyla, Keles Esra, Baydili Kürşad Nuri, Kaya Zahide, Kumru Pınar
Primary Institution: University of Health Sciences Istanbul Turkey
Hypothesis
Does climate change education impact pregnant women's climate change awareness and anxiety?
Conclusion
The study suggests that climate change education may reduce climate change anxiety among pregnant women while also enhancing their awareness.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants' awareness, perception, knowledge, and policy expectations regarding climate change significantly increased.
- Anxiety levels among pregnant women decreased significantly after climate change education.
- The study followed ethical principles and was approved by the Research Ethics Committee.
Takeaway
Teaching pregnant women about climate change can help them feel less anxious and more informed about the issue.
Methodology
Quasi-experimental research with pre- and post-test design conducted among pregnant women at a tertiary maternity hospital.
Potential Biases
Opportunity sampling may introduce selection bias.
Limitations
The study may not be representative of all pregnant women due to its specific participant pool and lack of a control condition.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 28.44 years, with a majority being unemployed and having no comorbidities.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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