Climate change education: exploring knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical students in a Turkish medical school.
Climate change presents a significant health challenge, emphasizing the need for resilient healthcare systems. This study aimed to explore medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the climate-health link and their curriculum preferences. Conducted from March to June 2023 at th...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Health Promotion & Education Vol. 64; no. 3; pp. 193 - 204 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2026
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