Abstract: Currently, the world is facing increasingly frequent changes in climate, which not only involve rising temperatures but also extreme weather events, population shifts in ecosystems and migration, rising sea levels, and other environmental impacts. These changes in climate also affect the human nervous system and brain, leading to a higher incidence of “mental health problems.” However, this issue is often overlooked and not extensively addressed by researchers. The objective of this survey-based research is to study the knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change’s impact on mental health in Thailand. The sample group consists of 60 participants, and data is collected using questionnaires about their knowledge and attitudes regarding how climate change affects mental health in Thailand. The research findings indicate that knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change’s impact on mental health are generally consistent. This could be due to the high percentage (91.7%) of information received through the internet/social media. However, there are still some respondents who selected “disagree” or “unsure.” These findings highlight the necessity of continuously promoting knowledge about climate change’s impact on mental health to enhance prevention and intervention strategies for mental health issues among Thai people.
Keywords: Climate, impacts, mental health, knowledge, attitude.
Title: Survey on knowledge and attitudes regarding the impact of climate change on mental health in Thailand
Author: Aunchittha Sareesanitwong
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 12, Issue 1, April 2024 - September 2024
Page No: 11-15
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 23-May-2024
