Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Vitamin D pharmacogenomics Research Group, King abdulaziz Univeristy, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Sep;31(45):56391-56398. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-34873-8. Epub 2024 Sep 10.
Saudi Arabia is known for its dry climate. This arid climate of the region makes its ecosystems highly susceptible, with limited water resources and vulnerable agricultural fields. Therefore, it is crucial to comprehend the public's awareness and perceptions of environmental issues and climate change that have an impact on their health and immune system. This study employed a cross-sectional survey to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) and related health impact of environmental pollutants and climate change in Saudi Arabia. The participants were chosen randomly from various regions across the kingdom. In this study, a total of 437 respondents were selected using convenience sampling (80.78% female and 19.22% male). Participants have fair knowledge on immunological and health effect of environmental pollution and climate change (94.3% and 87.5%, respectively). Participants are well aware of influence of environmental pollutants and climate change on spread of infectious diseases 51-94%. Significant correlation exists between participants of private sector in attitude domain of KAP (P = 0.003, χ = 5.139). Significant correlation exists between participants of private sector in attitude domain of KAP (P = 0.003, χ = 5.139. Participants are well aware of influence of environmental pollutants and climate change on spread of infectious diseases (51-94%). In conclusion, the health mission in Saudi Arabia has integrated order to manage the diseases that are related to climate change. It is crucial to enhance the knowledge and skills of general public regarding climate change and its impact on health.
沙特阿拉伯以其干燥的气候而闻名。该地区的干旱气候使生态系统高度敏感，水资源有限，农业领域脆弱。因此，了解公众对影响其健康和免疫系统的环境问题和气候变化的认识和看法至关重要。本研究采用横断面调查研究来评估环境污染物和气候变化对沙特阿拉伯公众的知识、态度和行为（KAP）以及相关健康影响。参与者是从王国各地的不同地区随机选择的。在这项研究中，总共使用便利抽样选择了 437 名受访者（80.78%为女性，19.22%为男性）。参与者对环境污染和气候变化对免疫和健康的影响有一定的了解（分别为 94.3%和 87.5%）。参与者非常清楚环境污染物和气候变化对传染病传播的影响（51-94%）。私营部门参与者的 KAP 态度领域存在显著相关性（P=0.003，χ=5.139）。私营部门参与者的 KAP 态度领域存在显著相关性（P=0.003，χ=5.139）。参与者非常清楚环境污染物和气候变化对传染病传播的影响（51-94%）。总之，沙特阿拉伯的卫生使命已经整合在一起，以管理与气候变化相关的疾病。提高公众对气候变化及其对健康影响的认识和技能至关重要。
