FACTOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS TO PROMOTE HEAT STROKE PREVENTION - CASE STUDY ON RESIDENTS OF OSAKA PREFECTURE -

Abstract

 Especially, growing proportions of older people are increasingly exposed to risks which are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The rise in temperature due to global warming is increasing the number of heat stroke patients transported to hospitals. In this study, we conducted a questionnaire survey on attitudes and behaviors related to heat stroke among residents of Osaka Prefecture. As a result, it was shown that i) the determinants of heat stroke prevention differ depending on the prevention contents, ii) the determinants of attitude toward heat stroke prevention differ depending on the elderly and others. In order to promote heat stroke prevention, it is important to strengthen the relationship between attitude and behavior by using foot-in-the-door techniques and role-playing techniques.