What they found
The study found that nursing students had high environmental literacy and substantial carbon footprint awareness. A strong, positive correlation existed, with environmental literacy significantly predicting carbon footprint awareness.
What they studied
Researchers evaluated environmental literacy and carbon footprint awareness among 402 undergraduate nursing students in eastern Türkiye. This descriptive, cross-sectional study used validated scales to collect data.
Takeaways
The study highlights the importance of integrating planetary health and environmental literacy into nursing education. This can help foster a generation of nurses who are conscious of their carbon footprint.
About this paper
This descriptive, cross-sectional study involved 402 undergraduate nursing students from a public university in eastern Türkiye. It aimed to assess environmental literacy and its impact on carbon footprint awareness, providing insights specific to this population.