The doctoral dissertation addresses the development of a model for the interaction of heat
stress with socio-economic and health factors in an urban environment, with an emphasis on
prevention and the impact of environmental changes. It focuses on heat stress as a
consequence of climate change affecting the health and well-being of the population. The study
analyzed the effects of socio-economic and health factors on the perception and response to
heat stress. A KAP (knowledge, attitudes, practices) approach was utilized, along with a
geographical socio-ecological approach. Results indicate that socio-economic and health
disparities significantly influence knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the population during
heatwaves.
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