Evaluating post-traumatic growth among healthcare workers

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Healthcare Professionals
• Trauma Studies

Background:

• Healthcare professionals face significant stressors and traumatic events.
• Psychological resilience and post-traumatic growth are increasingly studied in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate post-traumatic growth in healthcare workers.
• To determine the internal consistency and validate the five-factor structure of the Post-traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) and PTGI-Short Form (PTGI-SF).

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional design with linear regression analysis.
• Validated the five-factor structure of PTGI and PTGI-SF using confirmatory factor analyses.
• Assessed internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha.

Main Results:

• Female sex and not using the internet for health information were associated with increased post-traumatic growth.
• Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the five-factor structure for both PTGI and PTGI-SF.
• Both instruments demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha > 0.93).

Conclusions:

• Female gender and alternative health information sources are linked to greater post-traumatic growth in healthcare workers.
• The PTGI and PTGI-SF are reliable and valid instruments for measuring post-traumatic growth in this population.