Public Health Aspects of Climate Change Adaptation in Three Cities: A Qualitative Study

Macassa, Glória; Ribeiro, Ana Isabel; Marttila, Anneli; Stål, Frida; Silva, José Pedro; Rydback, Michelle; Rashid, Mamunur; Barros, Henrique

doi:10.3390/ijerph191610292

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“…Considering the range of potentially relevant documents for the inquiry of urban health, from newspaper articles to planning documents and official reports from local and central governmental agencies and other organisations, this method may be valuable for urban health researchers. For example, Macassa and others [ 90 ] have interviewed key stakeholders and analyzed official local climate change adaptation plans to understand how different coastal cities accommodate public health concerns in local adaptation.…”

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Using Qualitative Methods to Understand the Interconnections Between Cities and Health: A Methodological Review

Silva,

Ribeiro

2024

Public Health Rev

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Objective: Using different perspectives and methods to investigate the links between the urban phenomenon and health is critical in an urbanizing world. This review discusses qualitative methods in the context of urban health research.Methods: We conducted a narrative review following these steps: We identified the qualitative data collection, analysis and sampling methods that could be more relevant for the problems researched in the urban health field. We conducted searches for methodological articles and other documents about those methods. We included some influential materials and examples of empirical urban health studies using those methods.Results: We included 88 studies and identified several qualitative data gathering, analysis and sampling methods relevant for urban health researchers. We present those methods, focusing their strengths and limitations, and providing examples of their use in the field of urban health. These methods are flexible and allow in-depth analysis of small samples by collecting and analyzing rich and nuanced data.Conclusion: This article should contribute to a better understanding of how, and when, qualitative methods may improve our knowledge on urban health.

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Using Qualitative Methods to Understand the Interconnections Between Cities and Health: A Methodological Review

Silva,

Ribeiro

2024

Public Health Rev

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“…The Health in All Policies (HiAP) framework promoted by WHO is for public policies across sectors to collaborate and systematically account for the health implications of decisions in policy-making [ 124 ]. This enables other sectors to consider the impact their own work has on health, while breaking down silos in building partnerships to promote health, equity, and sustainability as well as increase government efficiency [ 125 ]. Several health risks are affected or even determined by policy decisions in sectors outside the health sector [ 60 ].…”

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Climate Change Adaptation Methods for Public Health Prevention in Australia: an Integrative Review

Walter,

Bricknell,

Preston

et al. 2024

Curr Envir Health Rpt

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Purpose of Review Climate change poses a serious threat to human health and well-being. Australia is not immune to the public health impacts and continues to be underprepared, putting the population health at risk. However, there is a dearth in knowledge about how the Australian public health system will address the impacts of climate change. Recent Findings This integrative review synthesises tools, frameworks, and guidance material suitable for climate change adaptation from a preventive public health perspective. The literature search was conducted in electronic databases MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science. Of 4507 articles identified, 19 articles met the inclusion criteria that focused on operational methods in public health and excluded the clinical context and reactive disaster response approaches. Summary This review revealed that Australia is ill-prepared to manage climate change adverse health impacts due to ineffective adaptation strategies. The review highlights that Australia urgently requires effective adaptation strategies such as undertaking a National Adaptation Plan process and an improved understanding in managing complex health risks. Taking this action will strengthen the public health system and build health resilience especially for vulnerable populations. These findings will help understand and develop of the necessary adaptive strategies in Australia.

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“…Other studies have demonstrated an association between depression and airborne particulate matter not related to wildfires [ 66 , 67 , 68 ]. This suggests a focus on policies that target local sources of non-wildfire-related air pollution (regulation of industrial and vehicular emissions, expansion of accessible greenspace) and prevention of physical health impacts associated with all forms of air pollution [ 49 , 69 ].…”

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Adaptation Resources and Responses to Wildfire Smoke and Other Forms of Air Pollution in Low-Income Urban Settings: A Mixed-Methods Study

Palinkas

Leon

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Little is known about how low-income residents of urban communities engage their knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and resources to mitigate the health impacts of wildfire smoke and other forms of air pollution. We interviewed 40 adults in Los Angeles, California, to explore their threat assessments of days of poor air quality, adaptation resources and behaviors, and the impacts of air pollution and wildfire smoke on physical and mental health. Participants resided in census tracts that were disproportionately burdened by air pollution and socioeconomic vulnerability. All participants reported experiencing days of poor air quality due primarily to wildfire smoke. Sixty percent received advanced warnings of days of poor air quality or routinely monitored air quality via cell phone apps or news broadcasts. Adaptation behaviors included remaining indoors, circulating indoor air, and wearing face masks when outdoors. Most (82.5%) of the participants reported some physical or mental health problem or symptom during days of poor air quality, but several indicated that symptom severity was mitigated by their adaptive behaviors. Although low-income residents perceive themselves to be at risk for the physical and mental health impacts of air pollution, they have also adapted to that risk with limited resources.

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Public Health Aspects of Climate Change Adaptation in Three Cities: A Qualitative Study

Cited by 11 publications

References 72 publications

Using Qualitative Methods to Understand the Interconnections Between Cities and Health: A Methodological Review

Using Qualitative Methods to Understand the Interconnections Between Cities and Health: A Methodological Review

Climate Change Adaptation Methods for Public Health Prevention in Australia: an Integrative Review

Adaptation Resources and Responses to Wildfire Smoke and Other Forms of Air Pollution in Low-Income Urban Settings: A Mixed-Methods Study

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