Reza Saeedi - Workplace Health Promotion Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.Department of Health, Safety and Environment, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid BeheshtiUniversity of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Maryam Mohammadi - Assistant professor, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, MashhadUniversity of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran..Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of MedicalScience
Mehrnoosh Abtahi - Workplace Health Promotion Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid BeheshtiUniversity of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Ahmadreza Yazdanbakhsh - Workplace Health Promotion Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid BeheshtiUniversity of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Ali Ramezankhani - Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of MedicalSciences, Tehran, Iran
Rahman Panahi - Department of Health Education & Promotion, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University,Tehran, Iran

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.

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