scholarly journals Does Climate Change Matter to Us? Knowledge, Attitudes, and Environmental Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Dopelt ◽  
N Davidovitch ◽  
O Loren ◽  
G Gapich
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Climate change is one of the greatest global threats to humanity in the 21st century, and it is directly or indirectly caused by human activity. In view of the effects of climate change, it is important to examine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the public. A better understanding of these variables should improve the current debate on the impact of human behavior on environment and health. Methods In a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire, 704 students were asked about their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to climate change. The data were analyzed using correlations, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and linear regression models. Results We found that students have a medium level of knowledge about the impact of climate change and that their attitudes are moderately pro-environmental, yet they are not strict about pro-environmental behavior. Students with higher levels of environmental knowledge demonstrated more pro-environmental attitudes and behavior, and attitudes mediate the relationship between level of knowledge and behavior. Women demonstrated more pro-environmental behavior than did men, and computer science and management students have the highest levels of knowledge, while health sciences students hold the most positive attitudes and more pro-environmental behavior. Conclusions Our results highlight the importance of raising awareness of the effects of climate change and increasing knowledge about how climate change can be mitigated. To this end, an introductory course on environmental science should be integrated into various academic study programs. Further research is needed in order to understand the factors associated with pro-environmental behavior and how to promote it. Key messages Environmental behavior is a function of knowledge, skills, and values. Nevertheless, gaps might exist between social and environmental values that a person aspires to believe in and his/her behavior. Preferring the present over the future is a classic sustainability problem, as intentional sustainable behavior necessitates long-term thinking and gives precedence to future benefits.

scholarly journals Moving From Indifference to Responsibility: Reframing Environmental Behavior Among College Students in Israel

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keren Dopelt ◽  
Ori Loren ◽  
Gal Gapich ◽  
Nadav Davidovitch
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Individual Contributions ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: To examine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of students on topics related to climate change and the relationship between those variables.Methods: A cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire, including 704 students. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson correlations, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and regression models.Results: Only 42% of participants understood what climate change meant, and 14% indicated their indifference toward it. Students had a moderate level of knowledge about the impact of climate change, and their attitudes were moderately positive, yet they demonstrated poor environmental behavior. We found positive relationships between variables, with attitudes mediating the relationship between knowledge and behavior. Women demonstrated more pro-environmental behavior than men.Conclusions: Our results highlight the importance of raising awareness of climate change's effects and its mitigation. Pro-environmental behavior requires long-term thinking and priorities for the future rather than benefits in the present. Future environmental education campaigns should emphasize individual contributions to environmental impacts in the context of climate change, as well as environmentally relevant consumption habits. We suggest including an introductory reflective and emancipatory course in environmental studies in all departments, emphasizing public health aspects.

Environmental Effects of the Livestock Industry: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior among Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Dopelt ◽  
P Radon
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Livestock Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Abstract Background The livestock industry has numerous impacts on the environment. The aim of this study is to examine the level of knowledge, awareness and behavior on topics related to environmental pollution caused by industrial animal food production and to determine whether there is a relationship among them. Methods Cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire. 361 students were asked about their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to the environmental impact caused by livestock industry. The data were analyzed using correlations, t-tests for independent samples, and linear regression models. Results Students have almost no knowledge about the environmental impact of livestock industry, their attitudes are moderately pro-environmental, yet they are not strict about them. Students with higher levels of environmental knowledge demonstrated more pro-environmental attitudes and behavior (r = 0.33, p < 0.001; r = 0.36, p < 0.001 respectively); attitudes mediate the relationship between level of knowledge and behavior with respect to environmental pollution caused by the livestock industry (Adj. R2 =0.28, p < 0.001). Significant differences were found between participants who rear animals and participants who don't, in the level of knowledge (t = 3.78, p < 0.001), attitudes (t = 3.04, p < 0.01), and behavior (t = 2.33, p < 0.05). Conclusions These findings are in line with other studies, which showed that some consumers are concerned about production of animal foods but their knowledge on this topic is very limited, and most continue to consume animal products without any intention of reducing consumption. There is a need to raise awareness of the environmental and health impacts caused by livestock industry. An introductory course on environmental science should be integrated into different academic study programs. Further research should be conducted among additional population sectors. Key messages Students have almost no knowledge about the environmental impacts of the food they consume. There is a need to develop campaigns to raise awareness of environmental impacts of food.

scholarly journals Environmental Effects of the Livestock Industry: The Relationship between Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior among Students in Israel

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 1359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keren Dopelt ◽  
Pnina Radon ◽  
Nadav Davidovitch
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Attitudes ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Livestock Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Environmental Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

The livestock industry has numerous and diverse impacts on the environment. In a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire, 361 students were asked about their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to the environmental impact caused by livestock industry. The data were analyzed using correlations, t-tests for independent samples, and linear regression models. We found that students have almost no knowledge about the environmental impact of the food they consume, their attitudes are moderately pro-environmental, yet they are not strict about pro-environmental behavior. Students with higher levels of environmental knowledge demonstrated more pro-environmental attitudes and behavior; attitudes mediate the relationship between level of knowledge and behavior with respect to environmental pollution caused by the livestock industry. In addition, participants that rear/reared animals demonstrated more knowledge and pro-environmental attitudes and behavior, and women demonstrated more pro-environmental attitudes and behavior than men. There is a need to raise awareness of the environmental and health impacts caused by livestock industry. An introductory course on environmental science should be integrated into different academic study programs. Further research should be conducted among additional population sectors.

scholarly journals COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIOR TOWARDS SOCIAL DISTANCING POLICY AS PREVENTION TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 IN INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Budi Yanti ◽  
Eko Wahyudi ◽  
Wahiduddin Wahiduddin ◽  
Revi Gama Hatta Novika ◽  
Yuliana Mahdiyah Da’at Arina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV2 recently became a pandemic worldwide, such as in Indonesia. Social distancing is one of the recommended mitigations to reduce the risk of disasters, such as morbidity and mortality caused by COVID-19. Community compliance with social distancing is a part of the pandemic control.Aims: This study identified knowledge, attitudes, and behavior towards the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic among Indonesian community.Methods: This descriptive study applied a cross-sectional design and distributed closed questions with online  questionnaire randomly to 34 provinces in Indonesia on social media networks and e-mail. This study successfully collected 1,102 respondents from 29 provinces in Indonesia. The data were analyzed descriptively by calculating frequency, percentage, and cross-tabulation.Results: This study had successfully identified  99%, 59%, and 93% of respondents with good knowledge, positive attitudes, and good behavior respectively towards  social distancing..Among the respondents who had good knowledge showed positive attitudes (58.85%) and good behavior (93.3%). The respondents who had positive attitudes showed good behavior (96.7%).behaviorConclusion: Indonesian community had good knowledge, attitude and behavior towards social distancing as a way to prevent the virus transmission. This strongly supports disaster mitigation in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Keywords: attitudes, behavior, COVID-19, knowledge, social distancing.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior of Reproductive Aged Woman Towards Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) Test in Puskesmas Kecamatan Makasar

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 6182-6185
Author(s):  
Andrian Wiraguna ◽  
Anyta Pinasthika ◽  
Arlinda E Hemasari ◽  
Ayu P. B Sarena ◽  
Bagus R Amien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Married Woman ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Aged Woman ◽  
Low Education ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Good Attitude

Cervical cancer is one of the top cause mortality in female in Indonesia. Nowadays cervical cancer is the 2nd from 10 cancers with highest incidences in the country with 40.000 numbers of cases every year. Even in DKI Jakarta, the incidences of cervical cancer have reached 5919 cases per year. The symptoms of cervical cancer only occur when it is already in late stadium. Therefore, productive age female should aware to do VIA test routinely to prevent the cancer. However, productive age female awareness to do IVA test still low especially in low education country like Indonesia. This study aims are to see the relationship between knowledge with attitude, and behavior about VIA examination in married woman in Puskesmas Kecamatan Makasar, East Jakarta. This study is using cross-sectional method with 97 samples that are married woman that visit Puskesmas Kecamatan Makasar, East Jakarta, who passed the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected by using questionnaire. Result: 66% of respondents have an average level of knowledge and only 5,2% who have a good level of knowledge about VIA test. The good attitude for doing VIA test was up to 47,4%, however the behaviour of doing VIA test shows different result that 79,40% have bad behaviour. There is no significant correlation between knowledge with attitude and behavior about VIA examination (p = 0,323; p = 0,217). From the study, there is no correlation between knowledge with attitude and behavior to do VIA examination.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND BEHAVIOR ABOUT ABORTION AMONG ADULT WOMEN AT PEUNAYONG DISTRICT, BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
pp. 127-129
Author(s):  
EKA RUSDIANTO GUNARDI ◽  
ERIK A RAHMAN ◽  
BIRAN AFFANDI ◽  
MUHAMMAD IKHSAN
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Adolescent Reproductive Health ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Good Attitude

Objective: Every year approximately 13% (78,000) of maternal death caused by unsafe abortion. Indonesia Family Planning Association predicts 2.5 million abortions per year and 1.5 million of them committed by teenagers. Adolescent reproductive health problems are more alarming year by year. Sexual behavior tends to be permissive and bold with limited knowledge of reproductive health has increased the risk of abortion. This study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding abortion in young adults. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The subjects were young women aged 18–24 years old who were fulfilled by inclusion and exclusion criteria. The knowledge, attitudes, and behavior were assessed using questionnaire. The results were analyzed using statistical program. Results: The total subjects recruited in this study were 55 subjects. Twenty-eight (50.9%) of subjects has a good knowledge and 27 (49.1%) of subjects had a moderate knowledge. Twenty-nine (52.7%) subjects had moderate attitudes and 36.4% of subjects had good attitude. Thirty (54.5%) of subjects had a good behavior regarding abortion. Conclusion: Most of the subjects had good level of knowledge and moderate attitude toward abortion.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Health Counseling in Improving Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior of Waste Management in Pejambuan Village

2021 ◽  
pp. 118-123
Author(s):  
Zuhrufa Wanna Yolanda
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
World Bank ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

The waste problem in Indonesia is a problem that has not been resolved until now. Garbage is very dangerous for human health and the environment. The impact if the waste is not managed properly is that it can become a source of disease and the environment becomes dirty. Based on World Bank data, the amount of solid waste in the world will continue to increase by 70% from 2018 to 2025, from 1,3 billion tons/year to 2,2 billion tons/year. The majority of the increase occurred in developing countries. In Indonesia, World Bank data shows that the national solid waste production reaches 151,921 tons/day. According to data from the National Waste Management Information System for 2017-2018, the amount of waste in Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan Province that was piled up in the TPA was 113,90 tons/day and the amount of unmanaged waste was 45,16 tons/day. Interventions are needed to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the community regarding good waste management. Aim: To determine the effectiveness of health education on the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the community regarding waste management in Pejambuan Village. Method: This research is quantitative research with an approach cross-sectional. The number of samples is 30 people. The analytical technique used in this research is the Wilcoxon test. Result: The results of the Wilcoxon statistical test on knowledge obtained p-value (0,000), on attitude obtained p-value (0,000), and on behavior obtained p-value (0,000). Conclusion: There is a difference between the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the community before and after the waste management counseling activity.

scholarly journals Perceptions of workplace heat exposure and adaption behaviors among Chinese construction workers in the context of climate change

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Rong Han ◽  
Mingru Wei ◽  
Zhifeng Wu ◽  
Shanshan Duan ◽  
Xiangzhe Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Heat Exposure ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Work Efficiency ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Workplace heat exposure can cause a series of heat-related illnesses and injuries. Protecting workers especially those undertake work outdoors from the risk of heat strain is a great challenge for many workplaces in China under the context of climate change. The aim of this study is to investigate the perceptions and adaptation behaviors of heat exposure among construction workers and to provide evidence for the development of targeted heat adaptation strategies nationally and internationally. Methods In 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional online questionnaire survey via WeChat Survey Star in China, using a purposive snowball sampling approach. A total of 326 construction workers submitted completed questionnaires. The perceptions of workplace heat exposure were measured using seven indicators: concerns over high temperature, perception of high temperature injury, attitudes towards both heat-related training and regulations, adjustment of working habits during heat, heat prevention measures in the workplace, and reduction of work efficiency. Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses were used to identify the factors significantly associated with workers’ heat perceptions and behavioral responses. Results 33.3% of the respondents were moderately or very concerned about heat exposure in the workplace. Less than half of the workers (43.8%) were worried about heat-related injuries. Workers who have either experienced work-related injuries (OR = 1.30, 95% CI 1.03–1.62) or witnessed injuries to others during high temperatures (OR = 1.12, 95% CI 1.02–1.27) were more concerned about heat exposure compared to other workers. Most respondents (63.5%) stated that their work efficiency declined during extremely hot weather. The factors significantly associated with a reduction of work efficiency included undertaking physically demanding jobs (OR = 1.28, 95% CI 1.07–1.54) and witnessing other workers’ injuries during high temperatures (OR = 1.26, 95% CI 1.11–1.43). More than half of the workers were willing to adjust their work habits to adapt to the impact of high temperatures (81.6%). The internet was the most common method to obtain heat prevention information (44.7%), and the most frequently used heat prevention measure was the provision of cool drinking water (64.8%). Conclusions Chinese construction workers lack heat risk awareness and are not well prepared for the likely increasing heat exposure in the workplace due to global warming. Therefore, there is a need to improve their awareness of heat-related injuries, strengthen high temperature related education and training, and update the current heat prevention policies to ensure compliance and implementation.

scholarly journals Study on Level of Knowledge on Climate Change Among the People Residing in a Selected Area of Dhaka City

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Sarder Mahmud Hossain ◽  
Md. Alif Sheikh ◽  
Monowar Ahmad Tarafdar ◽  
Supti Baroi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Soil Condition ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Impact

A descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted at Badda, Dhaka to assess the level of knowledge on climate change of the people with a purposive sample size of 226. Nearly half of the respondents heard about the global warming but 43.24% didn't. A major portion of the respondents (62.39%) agreed to include the Climate Change in school curriculum. 39.38% respondents strongly agreed that the world climate is changing but it was due to human behavior which was strongly agreed by 16.81%. 17.26% strongly believed that developed countries are the main contributors. 15.49% of the respondents strongly agreed that developed countries should provide compensation to the affected developing countries. Neither agreed nor disagreed that the Climate Change had impact on economy was 38.06% but 40.27% respondents strongly agreed that Climate has impact on human health. 36.73% respondents strongly agreed that Climate Change has impact on food production and 34.07% strongly agreed that it has impact on soil condition and fertility. 49.56% respondents strongly agreed for the need to take measure to reduce or prevent Climatic Change and 43.23% strongly agreed on awareness creation to cope with Climate Change. TV/RADIO was the most important source of information about global warming (82.75%). The association between educational level and knowledge on Climate Change was found to be significant. As the climate change has already put a devastating impact on survival on millions, effective action plan to be undertaken to control the impact on environment and create awareness about the adverse effects of it on the globe. Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 4, No. 2: July 2013, Pages 5-9 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v4i2.16916

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIOR OF PARENTS TO THE METHOD OF UPBRINGING CHILDREN WHO HAVE DOWN SYNDROME IN SLB-C TUNAS HARAPAN KARAWANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizsa Y Dwinindita ◽  
July Ivone ◽  
Dedeh Supantini
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Genetic Disorder ◽  
Good Method ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Good Attitude

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by an excess of third chromosome in the 21st pair of chromosomes that causes the number of chromosomes to be 47. The method of parenting is a way of caring, nurturing and educating, therefore parents should have knowledge, attitude and good method of behavior parenting. The highest prevalence of Down syndrome is in West Java, which is around 50.90%. The aim of the research is to recognize the level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of parents to the method of upbringing children who have Down syndrome in SLB-C Tunas Harapan Karawang. The research method used in this research is descriptive, cross sectional design with research instrument in the form of questionnaire containing 30 questions. Research subjects were all parents of Down syndrome children in SLB-C Tunas Harapan Karawang with 52 respondents. The result of the research is 90,4% of respondents have good knowledge, 98,2% of respondents have good attitude, and 96,1% of respondents have good behavior. The conclusion of this research is the level of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of parents who have Down syndrome children in SLB-C Tunas Harapan Karawang generally is good.     Keywords: down syndrome, parents, upbringing

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