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Environmental Awareness and Attitudes Toward Climate Change Among Health Professionals: An Integrative Review
Claudia Cuevas-Sánchez1, Carmen Álvarez-Nieto2, Isabel María López-Medina2
1Research Group in Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Jaén, Jaén, Spain.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|July 17, 2026
Summary
Healthcare professionals acknowledge climate change impacts on health but struggle to implement sustainable practices due to barriers like lack of support. Education and supportive environments are crucial for integrating eco-friendly actions in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Climate change and environmental degradation pose significant public health risks.
- Growing global concern necessitates understanding healthcare's role and impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review evidence on healthcare professionals' environmental awareness, attitudes, and behaviors regarding climate change.
- To examine the implementation of sustainable health practices within the healthcare sector.
Main Methods:
- Systematic integrative review of qualitative and quantitative studies.
- Searched eight databases until October 2025, including studies on healthcare professionals' environmental perspectives and actions.
- Thematic analysis approach used for data synthesis.
Main Results:
- Ten studies were included, revealing healthcare professionals' awareness of the climate change-health nexus.
- A gap exists between awareness and adoption of sustainable practices, with healthcare's environmental impact being a concern.
- Barriers include lack of institutional support and a disconnect between personal and professional eco-friendly behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Interventions should focus on education and creating supportive work environments for healthcare professionals.
- Involving healthcare professionals in sustainability decision-making is essential.
- Addressing barriers is key to integrating sustainable practices in healthcare.
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