The effect of environmental awareness on climate change worry and waste management in nurses: A cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Climate change worry increases with higher environmental awareness among nurses, influencing their waste management.
• Findings indicate that nurses with strong environmental awareness demonstrate better recycling and waste disposal practices.
• Cross-sectional study assessed environmental awareness and its impact on waste management behaviors in a nursing population.
• Implications suggest the need for educational initiatives to enhance environmental awareness in nursing programs.