A Survey on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Lebanese Physicians Regarding Air Pollution.
Hazem I AssiPaul MeouchyAhmad El MahmoudAngela MassouhMaroun Bou ZerdanIbrahim A AlamehNathalie ChamseddineHoury KazarianSalah ZeineldineNajat Aoun SalibaSamar NoureddinePublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)
Air pollution levels are progressively increasing over time. Given the health impact of exposure to air pollution, healthcare professionals need to stay up to date on this topic. The results of this study suggest the need for continuing education about air pollution for physicians and developing guidelines for what exactly to ask patients in assessing their exposure.
Keyphrases
- air pollution
- healthcare
- particulate matter
- primary care
- lung function
- end stage renal disease
- mental health
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- risk assessment
- quality improvement
- health information
- patient reported outcomes
- climate change
- medical education