The effects of the paramedics’ field work on their mental status in Jeddah

Autor: Maher Alsulami, Ziyad F. Al Nufaiei, Hanan Saleh Alruwaili, Yasir Almukhlifi, Abdulaziz Abdullah Allaf, Abdullah Alruwaili, Uzaud Ayidh Algrene, Huda S. Alruwaili, Osama Saad Alqahtani, Abdulaziz Ibrahim Alhassan, Ahmed Ramdan M. Alanazy, Adnan Alsulami
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 13, Iss 11, Pp 5027-5032 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2249-4863
2278-7135
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_590_24
Popis: Background: Paramedics are continuously exposed to stressful events, making them liable to mental disorders. This study assesses the health of paramedics in Jeddah, focusing on their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Methods: This cross-sectional study included fieldwork paramedics in Jeddah through an online survey distributed on social media. With a response rate of 86.09%, 192 complete responses were analyzed. Outcomes included mental health, mood and somatic effect, self-esteem, and sleep. Results: Most participants were males (83.85%), married (50%), non-heavy smokers (51.04%), and non-alcohol drinkers (51.04%). A significant number reported health-related work or daily life difficulties, with 62.5%–67.18% attributing these to physical and emotional issues, respectively. Over half rated their mental health as poor or somewhat poor, impacting their relationships significantly. Additionally, 70.31% frequently felt anger, and many faced limitations in physical activities. About 14.58% had a prior mental illness diagnosis, with nearly a quarter on medication, and 61.98% had recently sought psychiatric help. Sleep deprivation affected 61.98%, with 38.53% reporting poor sleep quality. Conclusions: The findings highlight the negative impact on paramedics’ mental health, showing a substantial diagnosis rate of mental disorders, activity limitations, negative mood, and relationship issues. Despite significant sleep problems, a positive aspect is their proactive psychiatric help-seeking behavior.
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