Health professionals' perceptions of climate change: A systematic review of qualitative studies

IF 3.9 3区医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Public Health Pub Date : 2025-05-21 DOI:10.1016/j.puhe.2025.105773

Antonio Miguel Caraballo-Betancort , Irene Marcilla-Toribio , Blanca Notario-Pacheco , Shkelzen Cekrezi , Ana Perez-Moreno , Maria Martinez-Andres

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Abstract

Objective

To understand health professionals' perceptions of climate change and its impact on health and their perceived role.

Study design

This was a systematic review of qualitative studies.

Methods

A systematic review of qualitative evidence from three databases (MEDLINE, CINHAL and PsycInfo) was conducted according to the Cochrane method in June 2024. The PRISMA 2020 guidelines were followed for the synthesis report.

Results

A total of 215 results were obtained, of which 10 studies were included on the basis of the inclusion criteria. The selected studies included predominantly nurses, physicians and public health professionals, with a smaller representation of other allied health professionals from Europe, North America and Africa. These studies were published between 2015 and 2024. Three themes were identified: "general knowledge of climate change", "role of health professionals in addressing climate change" and "barriers to action on climate change". Health professionals are aware of the health risks posed by climate change, but some barriers prevent or hinder their action. The main barriers are poor, overly generalised information and training, and a demotivating environment.

Conclusion

Health professionals are aware of the existence and dangers of climate change but are less aware of their role in the face of climate change. Contextualised training and an enabling environment are needed. It is essential to study the perceptions of each group of health professionals at the national or subnational level.

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目的了解卫生专业人员对气候变化及其对健康的影响及其作用的看法。研究设计这是一项对定性研究的系统综述。方法采用Cochrane方法，于2024年6月对MEDLINE、CINHAL和PsycInfo三个数据库的定性证据进行系统评价。综合报告遵循了PRISMA 2020指南。结果共获得215篇研究结果，根据纳入标准纳入10篇研究。选定的研究主要包括护士、医生和公共卫生专业人员，来自欧洲、北美和非洲的其他联合卫生专业人员的代表性较小。这些研究发表于2015年至2024年之间。确定了三个主题：“关于气候变化的一般知识”、“卫生专业人员在应对气候变化方面的作用”和“针对气候变化采取行动的障碍”。卫生专业人员意识到气候变化带来的健康风险，但一些障碍阻止或阻碍了他们的行动。主要的障碍是贫乏、过于一般化的信息和培训，以及令人泄气的环境。结论卫生专业人员意识到气候变化的存在和危害，但对自己在气候变化中的作用认识不足。需要因地制宜的培训和有利的环境。必须研究国家或国家以下各级各保健专业人员群体的看法。

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Public Health 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

7.60

自引率

0.00%

发文量

280

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Public Health is an international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal. It publishes original papers, reviews and short reports on all aspects of the science, philosophy, and practice of public health.