In a Fragile Environment: Climate Change Awareness, Eco-Anxiety, and Anger among Yemeni Medical Students.

Background Climate change is increasingly recognized as a global health threat. However, awareness and psychological responses to climate risks may vary across populations, particularly in conflict-affected regions. Aim This study aimed to assess the levels of climate change awareness, climate anxiety, and aggression among Yemeni medical students Methods A descriptive correlational design was utilized for this study. Data were collected using validated scales for climate change awareness, the Climate Anxiety Scale, and the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square and correlation analyses, were used. Results More than 60% of the participants demonstrated poor awareness of climate change, and over 50% reported low levels of climate anxiety. Moderate aggression scores were observed in more than half of the respondents. While aggression showed significant associations with sex and climate anxiety, no statistically significant relationship was found between climate change awareness and anxiety. Conclusion Despite the environmental vulnerability of Yemen, medical students show limited awareness and low psychological response to climate change. This may reflect a focus on immediate survival needs in conflict-affected settings. Integrating climate-health education and psychological preparedness into medical curricula is essential to empower future healthcare providers in addressing climate-related health challenges.