A Study on Generation Z's Knowledge and Awareness Levels Regarding Sustainable (Green) Hospitals

Haydar Kerem Hoşgör; Hacer Güngördü

Makale detayları

A Study on Generation Z's Knowledge and Awareness Levels Regarding Sustainable (Green) Hospitals

Yazarlar:

Haydar Kerem Hoşgör | Hacer Güngördü

Yayıncı:

Tekirdag Namik Kemal University

Ana Başlıklar:

Çevre Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Namık Kemal Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.17-28

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001346625

pISSN:

2717-8110

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Özet:

 This study aims to determine the knowledge and awareness levels of Generation Z students regarding the concept of sustainable green hospitals. The data of this cross-sectional study that designed in a quantitative type, were collected from university students studying in the Medical Documentation and Secretarial Program of a public university in Turkey. In the study, where the complete whole sampling method was used, the data collected from 175 students were analyzed with the IBM SPSS 26 package program. Explanatory Factor Analysis, t-test in independent groups, ANOVA test and correlation analysis were used in the analysis of the data. The findings revealed that although Generation Z students have a low level of knowledge about green hospitals concept, their awareness of the concept is relatively high. It was concluded that especially women and those applying to private hospitals have significantly higher levels of knowledge and awareness about sustainable green hospitals compared to others. Moreover, it was observed that as students awareness of green hospitals increased, their annual hospital visit frequency decreased. This finding illustrate that green hospital awareness may influence not only individuals consciousness about environmental sustainability but also their behavior in health management. Considering the study findings, it may be beneficial to organize training programs, seminars or applied projects to address students lack of knowledge.

 This study aims to determine the knowledge and awareness levels of Generation Z students regarding the concept of sustainable green hospitals. The data of this cross-sectional study that designed in a quantitative type, were collected from university students studying in the Medical Documentation and Secretarial Program of a public university in Turkey. In the study, where the complete whole sampling method was used, the data collected from 175 students were analyzed with the IBM SPSS 26 package program. Explanatory Factor Analysis, t-test in independent groups, ANOVA test and correlation analysis were used in the analysis of the data. The findings revealed that although Generation Z students have a low level of knowledge about green hospitals concept, their awareness of the concept is relatively high. It was concluded that especially women and those applying to private hospitals have significantly higher levels of knowledge and awareness about sustainable green hospitals compared to others. Moreover, it was observed that as students awareness of green hospitals increased, their annual hospital visit frequency decreased. This finding illustrate that green hospital awareness may influence not only individuals consciousness about environmental sustainability but also their behavior in health management. Considering the study findings, it may be beneficial to organize training programs, seminars or applied projects to address students lack of knowledge.

 This study aims to determine the knowledge and awareness levels of Generation Z students regarding the concept of sustainable green hospitals. The data of this cross-sectional study that designed in a quantitative type, were collected from university students studying in the Medical Documentation and Secretarial Program of a public university in Turkey. In the study, where the complete whole sampling method was used, the data collected from 175 students were analyzed with the IBM SPSS 26 package program. Explanatory Factor Analysis, t-test in independent groups, ANOVA test and correlation analysis were used in the analysis of the data. The findings revealed that although Generation Z students have a low level of knowledge about green hospitals concept, their awareness of the concept is relatively high. It was concluded that especially women and those applying to private hospitals have significantly higher levels of knowledge and awareness about sustainable green hospitals compared to others. Moreover, it was observed that as students awareness of green hospitals increased, their annual hospital visit frequency decreased. This finding illustrate that green hospital awareness may influence not only individuals consciousness about environmental sustainability but also their behavior in health management. Considering the study findings, it may be beneficial to organize training programs, seminars or applied projects to address students lack of knowledge.

 Bu çalışmada, Z kuşağındaki öğrencilerin sürdürülebilir yeşil hastane konseptine ilişkin bilgi ve farkındalık düzeylerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Nicel desende tasarlanmış olan bu kesitsel türdeki çalışmanın verileri Türkiyedeki bir devlet üniversitesinin Tıbbi Dokümantasyon ve Sekreterlik Programında eğitim görmekte olan üniversite öğrencilerinden toplanmıştır. Tamsayım örnekleme yönteminin kullanıldığı çalışmada 175 öğrenciden toplanan veriler IBM SPSS 26 paket programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde Açıklayıcı Faktör Analizi, bağımsız gruplarda t-testi, ANOVA testi ve korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular, Z kuşağının yeşil hastane konusunda düşük düzeyde bilgi sahibi olmasına karşın konuyla ilgili farkındalık düzeylerinin yüksek olduğunu göstermiştir. Özellikle kadınların ve özel hastaneye başvuranların sürdürülebilir yeşil hastane konusundaki bilgi ve farkındalık düzeylerinin diğerlerine kıyasla anlamlı derecede daha yüksek olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Ayrıca, öğrencilerin yeşil hastane farkındalık düzeyleri yükseldikçe bir yıldaki hastane başvuru sayılarının düştüğü saptanmıştır. Bu bulgu, yeşil hastane farkındalığının bireylerin yalnızca çevresel sürdürülebilirlik bilincini değil, sağlık yönetimindeki davranışlarını da etkileyebileceğini göstermektedir. Çalışma bulguları göz önünde bulundurulduğunda, öğrencilerin bilgi eksikliğini gidermeye yönelik eğitim programlarının, seminerlerin veya uygulamalı projelerin düzenlenmesi faydalı olabilir.

Makale detayları

A Study on Generation Z's Knowledge and Awareness Levels Regarding Sustainable (Green) Hospitals

Yazarlar:

Haydar Kerem Hoşgör | Hacer Güngördü

Yayıncı:

Tekirdag Namik Kemal University

Ana Başlıklar:

Çevre Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Namık Kemal Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.17-28

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001346625

pISSN:

2717-8110

Sustainability

Green Hospital

Carbon Footprint

Generation Z

StudentSürdürülebilirlik

Yeşil Hastane

Karbon Ayak İzi

Z Kuşağı

Öğrenci

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Haydar Kerem Hoşgör | Hacer Güngördü

Yayıncı: Tekirdag Namik Kemal University

Ana Başlıklar: Çevre Sosyolojisi

Dergi: Namık Kemal Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.17-28

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 4/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001346625

pISSN: 2717-8110

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Haydar Kerem Hoşgör | Hacer Güngördü

Yayıncı:

Tekirdag Namik Kemal University

Ana Başlıklar:

Çevre Sosyolojisi

Dergi:

Namık Kemal Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.17-28

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001346625

pISSN:

2717-8110