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A new scale, the Climate Change Perceptions Scale for Health and Related Professionals and Students (CCPS-HARPS), reliably measures health professionals' and students' views on climate change impacts. This tool aids in understanding perceptions and improving climate change preparedness in healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Psychometrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Climate change poses significant risks to global health.
  • Assessing the perceptions of health professionals and students is crucial for effective climate action and preparedness.
  • Existing psychometric tools may not adequately capture the specific concerns of the healthcare sector.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Climate Change Perceptions Scale for Health and Related Professionals and Students (CCPS-HARPS).
  • To assess the reliability and validity of the CCPS-HARPS in measuring perceptions of climate change and its health impacts.
  • To provide a tailored instrument for healthcare professionals and students.

Main Methods:

  • A sequential exploratory mixed-method approach was employed, including literature review, expert consultations, and qualitative feedback.
  • Content validity was established using the Lawshe technique, with the final scale comprising 29 items.
  • Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were used to evaluate construct validity and reliability (Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega).

Main Results:

  • The study included 304 valid responses, with Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of 0.937 indicating suitability for factor analysis.
  • EFA identified a three-factor structure (Awareness and Consciousness, Experiences and Effects, Health and Climate Change) explaining 50.96% of the variance.
  • CFA confirmed the three-factor model with excellent fit indices (RMSEA=0.045, SRMR=0.054, CFI=0.995), and high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha & McDonald's omega > 0.90).

Conclusions:

  • The CCPS-HARPS is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing climate change perceptions among health professionals and students.
  • This scale fills a critical gap for healthcare-specific assessment tools.
  • Findings can inform educational strategies to enhance climate change preparedness within the health sector.