Climate Change Education Based on the IMB Model for Pregnant Women

Climate change can affect the health of pregnant women and their babies, for example through extreme heat and air pollution. Many pregnant women worry about these effects but do not know how to protect themselves. This study tested whether a short education program could help pregnant women understand these risks and learn practical ways to protect their health. Pregnant women attending an antenatal education class took part in one group education session lasting about one hour. The session covered how climate change affects pregnancy and newborn health, helped women think about their own risks, and taught simple protective steps, such as staying safe on very hot days and on days with poor air quality. Women completed questionnaires before the session and again four weeks later. The study looked at changes in their awareness of climate change, their worry about climate change, how risky they felt their pregnancy was, and their fear of childbirth.