Table 1 Assessing the student perspective on environmental impact in relation to both current society as well as medical practice via Likert scale. Percentages to 2 significant figures
Statement | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neither agree nor disagree | Agree | Strongly agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I believe that climate change is a significant concern in current society. | 1 (0.6%) | 2 (1.2%) | 9 (5.5%) | 47 (29%) | 104 (64%) |
I am conscious of my daily impact on the environment. | 1 (0.6%) | 20 (12%) | 19 (12%) | 88 (54%) | 35 (22%) |
Daily medical practice adversely impacts the environment. | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (3.7%) | 39 (24%) | 82 (50%) | 36 (22%) |
It is important for daily medical practice to be environmentally friendly. | 2 (1.2%) | 3 (1.8%) | 18 (11%) | 70 (43%) | 70 (43%) |
HCP’s should consider their impact on the environment in daily practice. | 2 (1.2%) | 8 (4.9%) | 16 (9.8%) | 78 (48%) | 59 (36%) |