Heat adaptation measures in private households: an application and adaptation of the protective action decision model

Abstract Extreme heatwaves will occur more frequently and with higher intensity in future. Their consequences for human health can be fatal if adaptation measures not taken. This study analyses factors related to heat private households Germany. During the summer months of 2019, indoor temperatures were measured over 500 City Augsburg, Germany, accompanied by a survey find out about perception measures. Hypotheses deducted from Protective Action Decision Model tested using one-way ANOVAs, regression analysis end multiple hierarchical model. The results hypotheses imply an influence knowledge risk behaviour age on perception. model show efficacy-related attribute, age, temperature, subjective stress implications behaviour. In end, this proposes adjustments PADM according analysis.