May Karen, Noel Delani
Annu Rev Nurs Res. 2019 Dec 23;38(1):275-286. doi: 10.1891/0739-6686.38.275.
Climate change is a serious threat to human health. Nurses recognize vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by the consequences from climate change, especially the elderly, pregnant women, and children. Children with asthma and chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk for negative health outcomes and are the most important reason for climate advocacy. This descriptive correlational study seeks to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of school nurses related to the health impacts of climate change. School nurses are in a unique position to address the health impacts of climate change and become fierce advocates of climate justice because of population they serve. School-age and adolescent students are particularly vulnerable to the consequences climate change, which include poor air quality, increasing temperatures, and increasing pollen counts. School nurses were invited to participate in the study via email and provided information about the Nurses Climate Change Challenge. It was the goal of the study to assess these domains in school nurses' and later develop continuing education to support the care and advocacy of students. The results suggest more continuing education on climate change and climate conscious care is needed for school nurses. The current challenge is not only to be more prepared to treat a greater number of illnesses induced by climate change, it is also to maintain expertise and adapt to a changing environment. Nurses must address the impact of climate change on a local level by making changes in practice and engaging in research so that they are prepared with the knowledge, and skills to offer expertise in environmental health and the care of school-age populations.
气候变化是对人类健康的严重威胁。护士认识到弱势群体受气候变化后果的影响尤为严重，尤其是老年人、孕妇和儿童。患有哮喘和慢性健康问题的儿童面临负面健康结果的风险最大，也是气候倡导的最重要原因。这项描述性相关性研究旨在评估学校护士对气候变化健康影响的知识、态度和行为。由于学校护士所服务的人群，他们在应对气候变化对健康的影响以及成为气候正义的坚定倡导者方面具有独特的地位。学龄儿童和青少年特别容易受到气候变化后果的影响，这些后果包括空气质量差、气温升高和花粉计数增加。通过电子邮件邀请学校护士参与该研究，并提供了有关护士气候变化挑战的信息。该研究的目标是评估学校护士在这些方面的情况，随后开展继续教育以支持对学生的护理和倡导工作。结果表明，学校护士需要接受更多关于气候变化和气候意识护理的继续教育。当前的挑战不仅是要更有准备地治疗更多由气候变化引发的疾病，还要保持专业知识并适应不断变化的环境。护士必须通过在实践中做出改变并参与研究来应对气候变化在地方层面的影响，以便他们具备相关知识和技能，能够在环境卫生和学龄人群护理方面提供专业知识。
