The 'water crisis' is consistently one of the top 5 global risks identified in the World
Economic Forum's annual Global Risk Reports. As a result, water scarcity is rapidly
becoming a global issue. The world is facing a water crisis that has reached proportions
that could threaten environmental sustainability. This situation requires urgent action
to protect and use water resources efficiently.
In the context of water scarcity, the promotion of awareness among individuals to
minimise water usage, the modification of water consumption habits, and the enhancement
of water use efficiency are of paramount importance from a public health
perspective.Initiatives that predominantly advocate sustainable water conservation offer
water conservation as a pivotal component of environmental initiatives. Such initiatives
represent a substantial advancement for humanity in terms of planning and managing water
resources in the future.The sustainable management of water is imperative for maintaining
ecological balance and ensuring long-term water security. In considering the role of
psychological theories in understanding and explaining human behaviour, the present
research aims to examine the effect of an educational programme created using the Health
Belief Model and integrated into primary care services on water use and behaviour.
The study intervention was meticulously formulated on the basis of the Health Belief
Model, encompassing a training programme focused on individuals' water footprints and
water consumption habits.The training programme is structured into two sessions, each
spanning 30 minutes.The training programme, grounded in the Health Belief Model,
encompasses the following subjects: water scarcity, water resource pollution, the
ramifications of water pollution, water conservation and sustainable water utilisation.
The objective of each topic is to raise awareness of water consumption, prevent water
scarcity, increase compliance with water saving, reduce water consumption, and cultivate
sensitivity, with the aim of effecting a change in water saving behaviours that is
sustainable.The training studies were prepared by taking into account the sub-dimensions
of the Health Belief Model (Sensitivity/Sensitivity Perception, Seriousness/Care
Perception, Benefit Perception, Barries Perception, Actionables, Self-Efficacy).