Determination of Awareness of Pregnant Women on Climate Change: A Cross-Sectional Study.

AIMS: This study aimed to assess the level of climate change awareness among pregnant women and identify associated sociodemographic and obstetric factors.

METHODS

A cross-sectional study was conducted at a training and research hospital in Turkey between March and July 2025. A total of 243 pregnant women were surveyed using a sociodemographic questionnaire and the validated climate change awareness scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Student's t-test, chi-squared, and multivariate logistic regression.

RESULTS

Of the participants, 48.1% demonstrated low awareness. The mean total awareness score was significantly lower in the low awareness group (166.58 (16.93)) compared to the high awareness group (212.78 (17.10)) (p < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that higher education levels (OR = 3.069, p = 0.008) and emotional support from partners (OR = 2.078, p = 0.055) were associated with increased awareness. The nomogram provided a visual tool for predicting low awareness based on key variables.

CONCLUSION

Educational attainment and partner support are critical factors influencing climate change awareness among pregnant women. Integrating targeted awareness programs into antenatal care may enhance preparedness and promote better maternal and neonatal health outcomes.