Bridging the knowledge gap-microplastics in focus: assessing microplastic pollution awareness among medical students.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

International Journal of Environmental Health Research Pub Date : 2024-10-21 DOI:10.1080/09603123.2024.2418876

Süleyman Utku Uzun, Onur Orhan

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Abstract

Microplastic pollution is a growing environmental and health issue. This study evaluates microplastic pollution awareness among medical students at Pamukkale University and the factors influencing it. A cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2023 with 474 students from the 1st, 3rd, and 6th years, using a 26-item questionnaire, including the 14-item Microplastic Pollution Awareness Scale (MPAS). The mean MPAS score was 22.94 ± 3.67, reflecting moderate to high awareness. Female students (p = 0.001), prior knowledge of microplastics (p < 0.001), and concern about microplastic health risks (p < 0.001) were associated with higher awareness. Social media was the most common source of information (49.2%). Although awareness is moderate, significant gaps exist in students' understanding of microplastic health impacts. Targeted educational interventions are needed to close these gaps, empowering future healthcare professionals to address the risks of microplastic pollution.

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缩小知识差距--聚焦微塑料：评估医学生对微塑料污染的认识。

微塑料污染是一个日益严重的环境和健康问题。本研究评估了帕慕卡莱大学医学生对微塑料污染的认识及其影响因素。该研究于 2023 年 6 月对来自一年级、三年级和六年级的 474 名学生进行了横断面研究，使用了 26 个项目的调查问卷，其中包括 14 个项目的微塑料污染意识量表（MPAS）。MPAS 的平均得分为 22.94 ± 3.67，反映了中度到高度的意识。女学生（p = 0.001）、先前对微塑料的了解（p p

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International Journal of Environmental Health Research 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

6.70

自引率

3.10%

发文量

134

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Environmental Health Research ( IJEHR ) is devoted to the rapid publication of research in environmental health, acting as a link between the diverse research communities and practitioners in environmental health. Published articles encompass original research papers, technical notes and review articles. IJEHR publishes articles on all aspects of the interaction between the environment and human health. This interaction can broadly be divided into three areas: the natural environment and health – health implications and monitoring of air, water and soil pollutants and pollution and health improvements and air, water and soil quality standards; the built environment and health – occupational health and safety, exposure limits, monitoring and control of pollutants in the workplace, and standards of health; and communicable diseases – disease spread, control and prevention, food hygiene and control, and health aspects of rodents and insects. IJEHR is published in association with the International Federation of Environmental Health and includes news from the Federation of international meetings, courses and environmental health issues.