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Impacto da exposição a incidentes críticos na saúde e bem-estar psicológico dos tripulantes de ambulâncias
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O objectivo deste estudo transversal foi avaliar o impacto da exposição diária
a incidentes críticos na saúde e bem-estar psicológico dos tripulantes de ambulância. A
amostra foi constituída por 250 bombeiros de todo o país, de ambos os sexos. Os
resultados indicam que os tripulantes de ambulância apresentam sintomas de PPST (10%
apresentam sintomas compatíveis com o diagnóstico de PPST), sintomas peritraumáticos
significativos, distress psicológico, queixas de saúde significativas e consumo de
substâncias. Os tripulantes da região do Algarve apresentam menos sintomatologia
associada aos incidentes críticos. Em geral, a exposição ao trauma está associada á
presença de mais sintomatologia, e pior auto-avaliação da saúde e menor bem-estar
psicológico. A PPST é uma variável mediadora da relação da exposição ao trauma e da
dissociação sobre as queixas de saúde e o bem-estar psicológico. Estes resultados
pretendem contribuir para a compreensão das consequências psicológicas da exposição
cumulativa dos tripulantes de ambulância a incidentes de carácter traumático.
Abstract: The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the impact of daily exposure to critical incidents in health and psychological well-being of the emergency ambulance personnel. The sample consisted of 250 firefighters from around the country, of both sexes. The results indicate that the ambulance personnel have on average some post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (10% with symptoms compatible with a diagnosis of PTSD), significant peritraumatic symptoms, as well as psychological distress and health complaints. The ambulance personnel of the Algarve region have fewer symptoms associated with critical incidents. Correlational analyses indicated a negative significant association between symptoms and psychological well-being. PTSD is a mediator of the relationship between trauma exposure and dissociation on the health complaints and psychological well-being. This study presents a contribution to understanding the psychological consequences of daily exposure to traumatic incidents, and its impact on health and well-being of emergency ambulance personnel.
Abstract: The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the impact of daily exposure to critical incidents in health and psychological well-being of the emergency ambulance personnel. The sample consisted of 250 firefighters from around the country, of both sexes. The results indicate that the ambulance personnel have on average some post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (10% with symptoms compatible with a diagnosis of PTSD), significant peritraumatic symptoms, as well as psychological distress and health complaints. The ambulance personnel of the Algarve region have fewer symptoms associated with critical incidents. Correlational analyses indicated a negative significant association between symptoms and psychological well-being. PTSD is a mediator of the relationship between trauma exposure and dissociation on the health complaints and psychological well-being. This study presents a contribution to understanding the psychological consequences of daily exposure to traumatic incidents, and its impact on health and well-being of emergency ambulance personnel.
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Tripulantes de ambulância Bombeiros Incidentes críticos e perturbação pós-stress traumático Emergency ambulance personnel Firefighters Critical incidents Posttraumatic stress disorder.
Citation
Psicologia, Saúde & Doenças, 13, 110-116
Publisher
Sociedade Portuguesa de Psicologia da Saúde