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The relationship between rumination and job fatigue in pre-hospital emergency personnel: a cross-sectional study
Ehsan Kamalifar1, Hosein Asadi2, Saeid Mehri3
1Students Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
Background:
This study examines the relationship between rumination and job Fatigue among pre-hospital emergency personnel in Ardabil Province, as well as the role of demographic and occupational factors in shaping these outcomes.
Methods:
This cross-sectional descriptive study included 338 pre-hospital emergency personnel from Ardabil Province, selected through census sampling. Data were collected using the Nolen-Hoeksema and Morrow Rumination Questionnaire, which measures general rumination, and the Swedish Job Fatigue Inventory to assess Job fatigue. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and ANOVA were performed using SPSS software.
Results:
The mean total score for job fatigue was 93.14 ± 10.32, while the mean score for rumination was 53.12 ± 10.34, both indicating moderate levels. Significant correlations were found between job fatigue and demographic or occupational factors such as age (p = 0.02), work experience (p < 0.001), workplace (p < 0.001), and shift type (p < 0.001). Regarding rumination, significant associations were also observed with age (p = 0.03), work experience (p < 0.001), and workplace (p < 0.001). Additionally, shift type showed a significant relationship with rumination (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
Demographic and job-related factors, including age, work experience, workplace, and shift type, significantly affect the levels of rumination and job fatigue in pre-hospital emergency personnel. Implementing targeted support programs and optimizing shift management may help reduce psychological strain in this workforce.
Clinical Trial Number:
Not applicable.
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