Video-Based Climate Change Program on Revitalizing Eco-Cognizance, Emotional Response, and Self-efficacy Among Nursing Students in Rural Communities: A Randomized Controlled Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
- Enrollment
- 140
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Climate change perceptions
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Climate change represents a global crisis with far-reaching implications for health, including mental health. Among vulnerable populations, such as nursing students, climate change anxiety is emerging as a noteworthy concern. Recognizing the need to address this issue, our research aims to investigate the impact of a virtual-based program on climate change awareness, anxiety levels, and self-efficacy among nursing students. As future healthcare professionals, nursing students play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable health practices and addressing the health impacts of climate change. This study seeks to contribute valuable insights into the effectiveness of virtual interventions in raising awareness and enhancing the coping mechanisms of nursing students in the face of climate change challenges.
Detailed Description
Aim:
to investigate the effect of a video-based climate change program on revitalizing eco-cognizance, emotional response, and self-efficacy among nursing students in rural communities when compared to a group who received flyers related to climate change across the globe.
Research Hypothesis
- Hypothesis 1: The video-based climate change program will significantly improve climate change perceptions among college students in rural communities.
- Hypothesis 2: The video-based climate change program will significantly improve environmental self-efficacy among college students in rural communities.
- Hypothesis 3: The video-based climate change program will significantly reduce climate change anxiety among college students in rural communities.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 19 Years to 23 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •To be eligible for the study, students had to be from 2nd academic year to 4th year, not enter any educational program about climate change, owning a smartphone, and willingness to participate in program.
Exclusion Criteria
- •students who have psychological problems
Arms & Interventions
interventional group
The participants in this group received a series of short videos, ranging between 30- 45 minutes/ each video revolved around five core themes including The road start to green planet, The ripple effect climate change on Health, Climate Change Literacy, Strengthen resilience to overcome climate related- psychological impacts, and Sustaining phase: closing session..
Intervention: video-based climate change program (Behavioral)
control group
The participants in this group received routine care such as received flyers related to climate change across the globe.
Intervention: video-based climate change program (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Climate change perceptions
Time Frame: 1 month
Climate change perceptions was developed to examine participants' views on the reality, causes, and outcomes of climate change. Respondents rated each 14 item on a 7-point scale, ranging from completely disagree to completely agree.
Secondary Outcomes
- Environmental self-efficacy scale (ESE)(1 month)
- Climate Change Anxiety Scale(1 month)
Investigators
Rasha salah elsayed eweida
assistant professor
Alexandria University