Impact of climate change on women mental health in rural hinterland of Pakistan
The study concludes that climate change significantly exacerbates mental health issues for rural women. It highlights the need for gender-sensitive, community-based interventions that address both climate adaptation and mental health. Strengthening community resilience, improving access to resources, and investing in healthcare and education are vital for enhancing well-being in the face of climate change.
Authors
- Younas Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7616-4341)
- Umar Daraz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2583-6069)
- Ann Mousa Alnajdawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0797-9744)
- Maissa N. Alrawashdeh
- Rula Odeh Alsawalqa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5605-5444)
Institutions
- University of Jordan (JO)
- Kohat University of Science and Technology (PK)
- University of Malakand (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2024-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1450943
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.15