Heatwave-protective knowledge and behaviour among urban populations: a multi-country study in Tunisia, Georgia and Israel

Table 3 Use of protective measures in study countries

Protective measure^a	Tunisia	Georgia	Israel^b
Protective measure^a	%	%	%
Stay inside / visit cool areas	96.5	93.1	99.0
Increase fluid consumption	99.2	97.8	98.8
Adjust clothing	96.4	81.3	93.9
Use fan / airconditioning	93.8	96.4	97.8
Cool the body	100.0	82.0	95.2
Avoid physical activity	100.0	91.3	97.8
Use sunscreen	95.8	85.7	–
Keep windows closed	100.0	95.0	–
Adjust medication	100.0	90.0	66.7
Adjust diet	100.0	100.0	100.0

^a Only answers from respondents who were able to name the measure are included in the table
^b In Israel, ‘use sunscreen’ was not one of the measures in the predetermined list, and ‘keep windows closed’ was not given as an answer by any respondent

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