Analysis of posttraumatic stress disorder in rescuers and firefighters / 中华劳动卫生职业病杂志
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases
;
(12): 448-450, 2015.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-350576
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the occurrence and associated factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in rescuers and firefighters.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The PTSD of 264 rescuers and firefighters who had participated in rescue was evaluated using the self-designed fireman general situation questionnaire and PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C). The factors associated with the occurrence of PTSD were also analyzed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The incidence rate of PTSD in the subjects was 8.3%. The PTSD rate of special service corps (12%) was significantly higher than that of other subjects (P<0.05). The incidence of PTSD was highest in the rescuers and firefighters above the third rank, but without significant differences (P>0.05). The PTSD rate of married rescuers and firefighters was significantly higher than that of unmarried subjects (P<0.05). The PTSD rate of subjects addicted to drinking was significantly higher than that of non-drinking subjects (P<0.05). Subjects with more frequent attendance were more susceptible to PTSD compared with those with less attendance.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The incidence rate of PTSD is high in rescuers and firefighters who have attended rescues. It is necessary to implement both short-term and long-term counseling programs for stress management and intervention in order to reduce the psychological trauma after rescue and improve the mental health of rescuers and firefighters.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Psychology
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
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Incidence
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Firefighters
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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