HEALTH PROFESSIONALS' THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCES ON THE EFFECTS OF THE GLOBAL CLIMATE CRISIS ON PATIENTS' MENTAL HEALTH: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY
  
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Elif Güzide Emirza Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Sevda UZUN Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Public Health Nursing (Q3)
Dergi ISSN 0737-1209 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SSCI
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 01-2026
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 43 / 1 / 65–75 DOI 10.1111/phn.70031
Özet
Objectives This study examined healthcare professionals' perceptions of the climate crisis's impact on patients' mental health. Background The global climate crisis poses significant challenges to mental health, influencing individuals’ psychological well‐being and their ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Materials and Methods A phenomenological research approach was adopted, employing a qualitative design. In‐depth semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 15 healthcare professionals working in various regions of Türkiye. Participants were recruited through snowball sampling, and interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. All sessions were audio‐recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The study adhered to the COREQ checklist for reporting qualitative research. Results Analysis revealed three main themes: the effects of climate …
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