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Sebastian Harenberg1, Michelle C E McCarron2, Margaret Nieto1
1Department of Human Kinetics, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Abstract:
Helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) personnel are working in environments that may predispose them to stressful and traumatic events. However, the prevalence of posttraumatic stress and other mental health indicators in HEMS personnel is generally low. This study evaluated whether team cohesion may predict the prevalence of mental disorder symptoms. A total of 215 HEMS personnel from 6 Canadian provinces completed an online questionnaire measuring team cohesion and symptoms of posttraumatic stress and major depressive disorder. The results indicated that cohesion negatively predicted the prevalence of mental disorder symptoms. The findings imply that cohesion within teams is an important consideration in the management of mental health among HEMS personnel.
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