ABSTRACT
40 years or new hires with less than 1 year of service.
Subject(s)
Humans , Brain , Cardiovascular Diseases , Cohort Studies , Firefighters , Follow-Up Studies , Health Surveys , Hospitals, University , Killer Cells, Natural , Korea , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Mental Disorders , Mental Health , Neuropsychological Tests , Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons , Prospective Studies , Republic of Korea , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this descriptive, cross-sectional study was to identify the factors affecting health-related quality of life by examining the relationships among posttraumatic stress, health-related work limitations, and family support in firefighters. METHODS: The data were collected from 390 firefighters working in four fire stations located in the G district using self-report questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA along with the Scheffé test, and multiple regression. RESULTS: As per the results of multiple regression analysis, the factors affecting health-related quality of life in firefighters were posttraumatic stress, health-related work limitations, and family support. This model explained 31% of the variance in health-related quality of life (F=30.03, p<.001). CONCLUSION: Considering the findings of this study, there is a need to reduce posttraumatic stress and health-related work limitations and develop family support toward firefighters.