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Climate Change in Clinical Practice
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|November 10, 2025
Summary
Climate change exacerbates extreme weather, posing health risks to pregnant women. Nurses need to identify and manage these climate-related health issues for improved maternal and family care.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Maternal Health
- Climate Change Impacts
Background:
- Extreme weather events linked to climate change are increasing.
- These events disrupt health services, water, air quality, and increase disease risk for pregnant individuals.
- Nurses require specialized knowledge to address these emerging health threats.
Purpose of the Study:
- To raise awareness of clinical nursing care for pregnant women facing climate change impacts.
- To highlight the need for nursing interventions addressing heat, wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding.
- To emphasize the integration of environmental risks into maternal healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on climate change and extreme weather events.
- Analysis of health impacts on pregnant women and families.
- Synthesis of nursing care strategies for climate-related risks.
Main Results:
- Prolonged heat waves, wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding present significant health challenges.
- Access to healthcare, safe water, and clean air are compromised.
- Increased incidence of vector-borne diseases affects maternal and family health.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must be equipped to assess and manage climate change-related health risks in pregnant women.
- Accurate assessments and discharge planning are crucial for addressing environmental exposures.
- Proactive nursing care is essential for protecting maternal and family health in the context of climate change.
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