Community’s perceptions on health and ecological impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies in rural areas of the central Ethiopian region

The study underscores the need for geographically tailored, integrated climate-health interventions supported by inclusive service delivery, climate-aware education, and gender-responsive programming. It also highlights a critical gap between perceived climate risks and scientifically grounded understanding of causes only 14% attribute climate change to human activities pointing to the importance of culturally attuned climate communication.