Nursing Students' Attitudes Towards Climate Change and Sustainability: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Climate change stands as the preeminent challenge of our time.It represents a multifaceted phenomenon resulting in global warming and shifting weather patterns.Its study is indispensable for comprehending the scope and criticality of this impending threat.Understanding this issue is crucial for recognizing the immense scale and urgency of the threat.Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted using 254 nursing students.The research questionnaire was administered using online survey.A convenience sampling techniques was used in selecting the study participants of the study.Results: The nursing students have a good academic engagement as nearly 82% has generally high grades of 2.5 and above.The level 8 nursing students comprised the largest academic levels of nursing.The attitudes were moderately positive where a notable portion of nursing students either agreed or strongly agreed especially about their role in environmental health and sustainability education. Conclusion:The study participants have moderately positive attitude towards climate change and sustainability.The nursing students accept that climate change is real and that human activities are a primary cause and believe in the importance of sustainable practices for the long-term health of the society