TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Analysis of posttraumatic stress disorder in rescuers and firefighters
JO  - Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi
A1  - Ci, Song
A1  - Lan, Yajia
A1  - Zhang, Qin
A1  - Zhou, Dinglun
A1  - De, Ji
SP  - 448
EP  - 450
VL  - 33
IS  - 6
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To investigate the occurrence and associated factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in rescuers and firefighters. <br><br>METHODS: 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. <br><br>RESULTS: 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. <br><br>CONCLUSION: 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 />  <p>Language: zh</p>
LA  - zh
SN  - 1001-9391
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -