Predictors of climate change health literacy in people 65 and older
Predictors of Climate Change Health Literacy in Older Individuals
This project tries to see which factors are linked to how well adults 65 and older understand climate change and its effects on health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 159 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Pamukkale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Denizli, Center) |
| Trial ID | NCT07520084 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study will enroll at least 159 adults aged 65 and over and collect information via face-to-face interviews at Pamukkale University. Investigators will record demographics and measure cognition (Hodkinson Mental Test), climate change health literacy (Climate Change Health Literacy Scale), climate-related anxiety (Climate Change Anxiety Scale), physical activity (Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity), dyspnea (Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale), and mental fatigue (Mental Fatigue Scale). Each assessment is brief (about 15–20 minutes) and requires a Hodkinson score of 6 or higher for participation. People with dementia, psychosis, significant neurological or orthopedic disabilities, blindness, or chronic painful illnesses are excluded from the study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Community-dwelling adults aged 65 or older who can consent, score 6 or higher on the Hodkinson Mental Test, and can attend a face-to-face interview at Pamukkale University are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Individuals with dementia, psychosis, severe cognitive impairment, blindness, major neurological or orthopedic disabilities, or chronic painful illnesses are excluded and would not benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help identify older adults who need targeted education or support to reduce climate-related health risks.
How similar studies have performed: Related observational studies have linked cognitive and functional factors to general health literacy, but climate change–specific health literacy in older adults is a relatively new area with limited prior results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:- Being 65 years of age or older * Volunteering to participate in the study * Inclusion of elderly individuals who score 6 or higher on the Hodkinson Mental Test. Exclusion Criteria:- older adults who cannot be contacted due to reasons such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or psychosis * Having another chronic illness that may cause pain (rheumatic diseases, hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, etc.) * Having a neurological disease (hemiplegia, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, vertigo, epilepsy, etc.) * Being blind * Having an orthopedic, neurological, or intellectual disability
Where this trial is running
Denizli, Center
- Pamukkale University — Denizli, Center, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elif Gur Kabul, Assoc Professor
- Email: elifgur1988@hotmail.com
- Phone: +902762212144
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.