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Charlotte Rowe1, Grazia Ceschi2, Abdel Halim Boudoukha1
1Faculté de Psychologie Laboratoire Psychologie des Pays de la Loire, Université de Nantes, Nantes, France.
First aiders experience high rates of mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, linked to traumatic event exposure. This highlights a critical need for enhanced psychosocial support and resilience training for these essential workers.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- First aiders face significant exposure to traumatic events (TE) during their duties.
- The mental health impact of TE on first aiders is often overlooked despite documented psychopathological effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between exposure to traumatic events and psychopathological outcomes in first aiders.
- To determine the prevalence of mental health disorders among first aiders.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 53 volunteer first aiders completed validated online questionnaires.
- Assessment included exposure to traumatic events and various mental health indicators.
Main Results:
- First aiders exhibited higher rates of mental health outcomes compared to the general population.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) scores were higher in females and significantly correlated with most mental health issues.
- Increased traumatic event exposure correlated with nicotine dependency and years of experience.
Conclusions:
- The study reveals unexpectedly high levels of mental health issues, including PTSD, burnout, anxiety, and depression, among first aiders.
- There is a clear need for improved psychosocial support, resilience training, and peer support programs for this population.
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