scholarly journals Selective Exposure to Balanced Content and Evidence Type: The Case of Issue and Non-Issue Publics About Climate Change and Health Care

2016 ◽  
Vol 94 (3) ◽  
pp. 833-861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Brenes Peralta ◽  
Magdalena Wojcieszak ◽  
Yphtach Lelkes ◽  
Claes de Vreese
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Motivated Reasoning ◽  
Selective Exposure ◽  
Information Selection ◽  
Numerical Evidence ◽  
Issue Publics ◽  
Evidence Type ◽  
Issue Public ◽  
Climate Change And Health

We examine three under-studied factors in selective exposure research. Linking issue publics and motivated reasoning literatures, we argue that selectivity patterns depend on (a) whether an individual is an issue public member; (b) the availability of balanced, pro-, and counter-attitudinal content; and (c) the evidence for a message claim (numerical vs. narrative). Using an online experiment ( N = 560), we track information selection about climate change and health care. Most notably, on both issues, issue publics selected more balanced content with numerical evidence, compared with non-issue publics. We discuss the implications of our findings for the selective exposure literature.

scholarly journals Global climate change and health in Canadian children

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 557-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irena Buka ◽  
Katherine M Shea
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Low Latitude ◽  
Climate Change And Health

Abstract Climate change is a reality. Numerous expert authorities warn of the critical need to undertake and adapt environmental efforts to protect human health. Climate change is accelerating, and countries in high latitudes, such as Canada, are experiencing climate change more directly and, for some end points, more dramatically than mid- and low-latitude countries. Children are vulnerable to climate change health effects, and physicians and other health care providers need to be ready to identify, manage, and prevent climate change-related health hazards. This practice point highlights specific, climate change-related threats to the health of children and youth, and provides resources for health care providers. Climate challenges and their health impacts on children are described, based on key Canadian reports and scientifically referenced information. Enhanced awareness of the immediate and longer-term health effects of climate change on children allows physicians and other health care providers to counsel families and practice more effectively.

Climate Change and Health Care Vulnerability in South East Asia: A Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 371-393
Author(s):  
Md. Sabiruzzaman ◽  
Md. Golam Hossain ◽  
M. Sayedur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Health Care ◽  
East Asia ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
Climate Change And Health

scholarly journals Perspectives of Local Community Leaders, Health Care Workers, Volunteers, Policy Makers and Academia on Climate Change Related Health Risks in Mukuru Informal Settlement in Nairobi, Kenya—A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 12241
Author(s):  
Johanne Greibe Andersen ◽  
Catherine Karekezi ◽  
Zipporah Ali ◽  
Gerald Yonga ◽  
Per Kallestrup ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Informal Settlement ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Climate Change And Health

Sub-Saharan Africa has been identified as one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. The objective of this study was to explore knowledge and perspectives on climate change and health-related issues, with a particular focus on non-communicable diseases, in the informal settlement (urban slum) of Mukuru in Nairobi, Kenya. Three focus group discussions and five in-depth interviews were conducted with total of 28 participants representing local community leaders, health care workers, volunteers, policy makers and academia. Data were collected using semi-structured interview guides and analyzed using grounded theory. Seven main themes emerged: climate change related diseases, nutrition and access to clean water, environmental risk factors, urban planning and public infrastructure, economic risk factors, vulnerable groups, and adaptation strategies. All participants were conscious of a link between climate change and health. This is the first qualitative study on climate change and health in an informal settlement in Africa. The study provides important information on perceived health risks, risk factors and adaptation strategies related to climate change. This can inform policy making, urban planning and health care, and guide future research. One important strategy to adapt to climate change-associated health risks is to provide training of local communities, thus ensuring adaptation strategies and climate change advocacy.

Climate Change Poses Serious Risks to U.S. Health Care System

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna E. Shalala ◽  
◽  
Alfred Sommer ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Care System

scholarly journals Development and usability testing of an educational mobile learning app for climate change and health impacts

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elif Aydoğan ◽  
Ali Derya Atik ◽  
Ergin Şafak Dikmen ◽  
Figen Erkoç
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
User Behavior ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Smart Learning Environment ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Climate Change And Health

Abstract Objective Mobile applications, social media platforms are changing Internet user behavior; creating a new era of education in a connected world. We have previously reported training needs of health providers in the climate change. Aim is to develop and test an Android® Mobile app as an effective smart learning environment for climate change health impacts. Materials and methods The quasi-experimental design method was used in five phases: easy-to-reach, rich content Mobile app design and development for Android® operating system, scale development, finalizing scales to be used, implementation, data collection, analysis. Dependent t-test of pre-test and post-test awareness scores was analyzed. Usability and satisfaction were assessed with two scales; quantitative data with descriptive statistics. Results The developed Mobile app was effective in enhancing students’ learning experience, and well-received in terms of adopting and using such technology for educational purposes. Pre-test and post-test scores different statistically (p<0.05); increasing participants’ awareness level and were satisfied. Conclusion We conclude that our Mobile app, m-learning project, is successfully incorporated into the learning context; when tested, raised awareness about climate change and health effects for the public. To our knowledge, no currently existing tool to provide new mobile application for climate change education and promote awareness exists.

scholarly journals Review of published articles on climate change and health in two francophone newspapers: 1990-2015

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hémono ◽  
S Puig-Malet ◽  
P Zylberman ◽  
A Bar-Hen ◽  
R Sauerborn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change And Health

Climate change and health

The Lancet ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 367 (9528) ◽  
pp. 2039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona Sim ◽  
Phil Mackie
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change And Health
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