Transformation of Environmental Awareness in Nursing Students: The Impact of a Cross-Curricular Educational Program on Building a Sustainable Ecological Culture
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https://doi.org/10.48162/rev.40.072Keywords:
environmental nursing education, ecological health competencies, hospital sustainability, university environmental training, healthcare ecological culture, environmental health managementAbstract
The integration of environmental education in nursing professional training represents a crucial challenge for developing environmental sustainability competencies within the healthcare sector. This research evaluated the effectiveness of a transversal environmental education program in building an ecological culture among nursing students. A quasi-experimental design with two counterbalanced groups (pre-test/post-test) was implemented at the Professional School of Nursing of the Universidad Tecnológica de los Andes, Andahuaylas, Peru. From a population of 603 students, a representative sample of 168 participants (age range: 16-24 years) was selected. The intervention included training modules on environmental sustainability, hospital waste management, and ecological responsibility in nursing practice. Data were collected through structured observation and validated checklists (Cronbach's α = 0.89). Results showed a significant increase (p<0.001) in environmental knowledge (∆=38.5 %), pro-environmental attitudes (∆=42.3 %), and sustainable practices (∆=35.7 %) in the experimental group. The program proved effective in building an ecological culture, suggesting the importance of integrating environmental education into the nursing curriculum.
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