Assessing the Effectiveness of Heat Adaptation Digital Messages From Primary Care Providers to Their Patients on the Change in Behaviour for Heatwave-related Preparedness

Digital messages to equip and prepare patients for extreme heat events. The first message will to encourage patients to prepare by creating a heat safety plan, and to form Check-in Companion groups among friends, neighbours, and relatives as well as to connect patients with existing key infrastructure that can be vital during heat events (ex: cooling stations and public facilities with air conditioning). When a heat-advisory is announced, additional messages will be sent to alert patients in the Treated group to activate their heat safety plans.

Digital health promotion messages not related to heatwaves