Background: Heat-related illnesses are the most frequent health consequences of farmers'
extended exposure to elevated temperatures. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of
preventive program for heat stress-related illnesses resulting from climate change among farmers in
alignment with sustainable development goals "Egypt Vision 2030". Design: A quasi- experimental
design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at eight Agricultural Associations in Benha
City. Sampling: Simple random sample was used to carry out the study. Total sample size included
160 farmers. Tools of data collection: One tool was used; An interviewing tool comprised of four
parts as socio-demographic characteristics, medical history, farmers` knowledge about sustainable
development goals, climate change and heat stress-related illnesses resulting from climate change
and farmers` reported practices regarding prevention of the effects of heat stress resulting from
climate change. Results: 6.9% of studied farmers had good knowledge regarding sustainable
development goals, climate change and heat stress-related illnesses resulting from climate change
pre preventive program that raised to 65.6% post preventive program, and 11.3% of studied farmers
had satisfactory reported practices regarding prevention the effects of heat stress related illnesses
resulting from climate change pre preventive program which enhanced to 76.9% post preventive
program |
