The author thanks Texila American University and Faculty, GOAL, and the residents of Vreed-En-Hoop for their support and participation.. 

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The author thanks Texila American University and Faculty, GOAL, and the residents of Vreed-En-Hoop for their support and participation.

This study found that while awareness of climate change in Vreed-en-Hoop is high, in-depth understanding remains limited. Residents demonstrated strong concern about climate change and its link to mosquito-borne diseases, yet significant gaps exist in knowledge, access to education, and personal responsibility.

Climate change poses an urgent public health threat in Vreed-En-Hoop, Guyana. This study revealed a critical gap between awareness and understanding: while 99.1% of residents were familiar with climate change, only 18% demonstrated strong knowledge. 70.4% of the study had received no climate-related education.
 Socioeconomic factors and media access significantly influenced awareness, underscoring the need for targeted, culturally relevant public health interventions to strengthen community resilience such as  CROM "ClimateResilience on the Move"

When awareness is high, but understanding is low, communities remain vulnerable to climate-related threats. Climate change is a significant public health concern. Rising sea levels, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events increase risks, including the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.  






 This study examines community awareness, attitudes, and the role of media in shaping understanding of climate change and its health impacts. A well-informed community is better equipped to adapt to climate challenges, reinforcing the need for strategic educational efforts to bridge knowledge gaps.

📝  Study Design:  Cross-sectional study 📝   Mode of Data Acquistion: Questionnaires (online & interviews) Secondary data: Journals
 🏠  Sampling & Data Collection:

⚠ Perception: 85% considered climate change a serious issue. 🦟  Health Link: 71% recognized the link between climate change and increased mosquito risk






 📚  Education Gap: 70% of residents had never received climate or mosquito-borne disease education
 💡  Willing but Not Fully Empowered: 97% were willing to change behaviour, but low personal responsibility and inconsistent preventive practices were observed.
 📱  Media Influence (Missed Opportunity): Social media = main source of information 50% report low exposure to climate content






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Assessing Community Awareness And Attitudes About Climate Change In  The Vreed-En-Hoop Area, Guyana

Ms. Onesia .J. Roberts l  MSc Public Health  l Texila American University

Costal Vreed-En-Hoop Region  Source: (Action News , 2024)

All Households
Questionnaire
Completion
Method
Systematic
Random
Sampling
Questionnaire
Completed
Selected
Participant

✔Inclusion: Residents 25–54 years ≥1 year in community Able to provide informed consent
 📊  Data Analysis:  Descriptive statistics: Demographics & awareness levels Chi-square test: Statistical associations between demographics and attitudes
 🔒  Ethics & Data Management:  IRB Approval Unique codes for confidentiality Informed consent obtained

NO Understanding,
Understa ning
Ext en s i ve
Unde rstandin
Li rn ite d
Understanding.
4196
Modera te
No Under stand ing
Extensive Understand ing
40
Lin•ited Understanding
Profound U ng
Mode rate nderstandi ng

[image] perceived Seriousness Of Climate Change
Unsure
Yes

🚧  Barriers to Awareness: Limited campaigns & media coverage Internet access challenges Lack of time & accessible information
 📉  Statistical Relationships found between: Socioeconomic factors (income, education) and awareness. Media exposure and awareness/attitudes

🧠  Awareness vs Understanding Gap: 99.1% aware of climate change  Only 18.2% had high-level understanding

[image] Media Sources Residents Rely On For Climate Change Information
Television
Radio
Newspapers
Social Media

Goniewicz, Krzysztof, et al. “Transforming Global Public Health: Climate Collaboration, Political Challenges, and Systemic Change.” Journal of Infection and Public Health, vol. 18, no. 1, 5 Dec. 2024, p. 102615, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034124003496, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2024.102615. United Nations Guyana. “Guyana Activates World Bank Financing to Reduce Flooding in Georgetown | United Nations in Guyana.” Guyana.un.org, 15 Mar. 2023, guyana.un.org/en/223642-guyana-activates-world-bank-financing-reduce-flooding-georgetown.

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