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40 years or new hires with less than 1 year of service.
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Humanos , Encéfalo , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares , Estudios de Cohortes , Bomberos , Estudios de Seguimiento , Encuestas Epidemiológicas , Hospitales Universitarios , Células Asesinas Naturales , Corea (Geográfico) , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , Trastornos Mentales , Salud Mental , Pruebas Neuropsicológicas , Hidrocarburos Policíclicos Aromáticos , Estudios Prospectivos , República de Corea , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
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.