INTERCAMBIO WP11 Stakeholder Survey Analysis
1 Introduction
The INTERCAMBIO WP11 Stakeholder Survey aims to assess the impact of climate change on occupational health. This survey gathers insights from various stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and worker representatives, to identify key concerns and research priorities. The collected responses will contribute to shaping a new health research agenda focused on climate-related occupational risks.
A total of 389 participants were initially contacted for this survey. Among them, 32 provided responses, yielding a response rate of 8.23%.
Furthermore, the proportion of complete questionnaires among respondents is 75%.
2 Data Summary
2.1 Gender distribution
The survey includes responses from 24 participants, with the following gender distribution: Female: 70.8% (17 participants), Male: 25% (6 participants), Other: 4.2% (1 participant).
In terms of positions held by respondents, the most represented are: Researcher: 24 participants, Policymaker/decision-maker/worker representative: 4 participants, International organisation: 2 participants, EU funded project/mission: 1 participant, Other: 1 participant.
For researchers, the primary areas of expertise include: Occupational health: 17 participants, Environmental health: 4 participants, Other (please specify): 2 participants, Social sciences: 1 participant. 
2.2 Researchers: Area of expertise
Among 24 researchers, the most common primary area(s) of expertise identified were Occupational health, representing 70.8% of all responses. Additionally, the following expertise areas were specified under Other: epidemiology and public health, Air pollution.
2.3 Time-Trend of Responses
2.4 Respondents Worldmap
The survey includes responses from institutions located in 17 countries. A total of 23 respondents answered the question of the geolocalization of the work institution. Below is a breakdown of the number of respondents by country:
Denmark (3 respondents), Belgium (2 respondents), France (2 respondents), Spain (2 respondents), Sweden (2 respondents), Bosnia And Herzegovina, University Of Tuzla (1 respondent), Cyprus (1 respondent), Greece (1 respondent), Poland (1 respondent), Portugal (1 respondent), Romania (1 respondent), Serbia/Mining And Metallurgy Institute (1 respondent), Spain / Isglobal (1 respondent), United Kingdom (1 respondent), United States (1 respondent), Ireland (1 respondent), Netherlands (1 respondent).
2.5 Climate importance
Among 26 respondents, the perceived importance of climate change in occupational health was distributed as follows: Not important: 3.8% (1 responses), Slightly important: 3.8% (1 responses), Important: 38.5% (10 responses), Very important: 53.8% (14 responses).
2.6 Perceived challenges
The most frequently mentioned challenges related to climate change and occupational health include climate change, extreme weather, heat stress, air pollution, long term, mental health, physical health, weather events, air quality, conditions due, direct impacts, increased exposure, preventive measures, respiratory diseases, work force, highlighting key concerns such as health, climate, work, change, heat, stress.
2.7 Importance of domains
| Subtheme | Not Important | Neutral | Slightly Important | Important | Very Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 15 |
| Changing Pollen Patterns | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 7 |
| Cold Exposure | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
| Disasters E G Storms Flooding Heatwaves And Fires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 14 |
| Heat Exposure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| Subtheme | Not Important | Neutral | Slightly Important | Important | Very Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Work | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 10 |
| Outdoor Construction Work | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 13 |
| Public Transit Work | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Recycling And Waste Management Work Chemicals Radioactive Waste Solid Waste E Waste | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 15 |
| Renewable Energy Work | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 14 |
| Subtheme | Not Important | Neutral | Slightly Important | Important | Very Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
| Mental Health Disorders Anxiety Depression Ptsd | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| Non Communicable Diseases | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
| Productivity Losses | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 5 |
| Well Being | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| Work Related Injuries Including Accidents Snakebites | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 |
| Subtheme | Not Important | Neutral | Slightly Important | Important | Very Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptation Mitigation Infrastructure Climate Adaptation Monitoring Early Warning Signs | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 14 |
| Cohort Observational Studies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 |
| Evaluating Work Safety Protocols Such As Personal Protective Equipment Effectiveness Health And Safety Training Emergency Response | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| Health Surveillance | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| Intervention Studies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14 |
| Subtheme | Not Important | Neutral | Slightly Important | Important | Very Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female Or Pregnant Workers | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 16 |
| Migrant Workers | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18 |
| Older Workers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 16 |
| Outdoor Workers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
| Precarious Workers | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18 |
Based on the survey responses, the most critical exposures identified in the exposure category was Heat exposure. Regarding workplaces, the most significant domain in the workplace category was Recycling and waste management work chemicals radioactive waste solid waste e waste. For health and productivity outcomes, the top concern health outcome category were Mental health disorders anxiety depression ptsd, Well being, with an equal number of votes. In the field of research infrastructure, the most emphasized area of research infrastructure category was Evaluating work safety protocols such as personal protective equipment effectiveness health and safety training emergency response. Lastly, the most affected vulnerable population in the vulnerable population category were Migrant workers, Precarious workers, with an equal number of votes.
3 Future consultation choices
Among respondents willing to participate in further consultation activities, the preferences are as follows: Online survey was chosen by 62.5% of respondents (15 votes), Virtual workshop was chosen by 54.2% of respondents (13 votes), Semi-structured interview was chosen by 37.5% of respondents (9 votes).
