Knowledge Attitudes and Practice Survey on Climate Change and its impacts on human health among studentsRunning Title: Knowledge Attitudes and Practice on Climate Change

Background: Estimating the knowledge, attitude, and performance of individuals to take action to prevent or slow down climate change can greatly help decision makers and community planners on environmental issues.method: This descriptive cross-sectional study included ۵۸۴ samples selected by cluster sampling method from the students of shahid Beheshti universities. The reliability of the questionnaire was certified by specialists, validated by a pilot study, and confirmed by Alpha Cronbachs test (a=۰.۹۴). SPSS software was used for data entry, manipulation, and analysis.Results: Data analysis showed the students studied had poor knowledge and attitude level related to climate changes. Their attitude towards was relatively good. The performance level of the population under study was moderate. Non-medical students had more poor knowledge, attitude, and performance than medical students.Conclusion: Overall results show a significant relationship between knowledge, attitude, and performance level of the population under study. It is therefore proposed that related information should be given to them during continuous and regular educational programs.

Keywords:

climate change , Health effects , Knowledge , Attitudes , Practice.