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Duty-related incidental stress and the coping method in new firefighters

신임 소방대원의 직무관련 출동 스트레스와 대처

  • Baek, Mi-Lye (Department of Paramedic Science, Korea National University of Transportation)
  • 백미례 (한국교통대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2014.10.06
  • Accepted : 2014.12.24
  • Published : 2014.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate duty-related incidental stress, coping method, and stress factors in 133 new firefighters. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was administrated to 133 new firefighters between April and May 2010. It consisted of 33 and 62 items concerning duty-related incident stress and coping methods, respectively. Data were analyzed by using the t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficient analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results: New firefighters experienced the most stress when inappropriately dispatched. Duty-related incidental stress correlated with active (r = .420, p < .001) and passive coping (r = .450, p < .001). Also active coping statistically correlated with passive coping (r = .890, p < .001). Influencing factors of duty-related incidental stress were passive coping (t = 2.12, p < .05), experience of having a co-worker in a dangerous situation (t = 3.30, p < .001), having less than 6 months of work experience (t = 2.30, p < .05), and experience of having oneself in a dangerous situation (t = 2.05, p < .05). Conclusion: New firefighters need to be provided with training on active coping to prevent posttraumatic stress disorders and, social support immediately after an inappropriate and stressful dispatch.

연구 목적: 본 연구는 목적은 신임소방대원 직무 관련 출동 스트레스, 대처방법과 직무관련 출동 스트레스의 영향요인을 알아보고자 하는데 있다. 연구 방법: 직무관련 출동 스트레스원은 Beaton 등(1998)이 사용한 33개 문항의 VAS(Visual Analogue Scale)을 사용하여 측정하였고 대처 방식 척도는 이장호와 김정희(1988)의 62문항으로 구성된 질문지를 사용하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS WIN 14.0 program을 이용하여 t -test와 ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient과 다중 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구 결과: 잘못된 신고로 인한 출동이 가장 빈번하게 노출되는 스트레스원(95건, 71.4%)이고 이때 가장 많은 스트레스(3.84)를 받는 것으로 나타났다. 직무관련 출동 스트레스는 적극적 대처(r = .420, p < .001)와 소극적 대처(r = .450, p < .001)에서, 적극적 대처는 소극적 대처(r = .890, p < .001)에서 통계적으로 유의한 강한 상관관계를 나타났다. 직무관련 출동 스트레스 영향요인은 수동적 대처(t = 2.12, p < .05), 동료가 부상이나 죽음위험을 경험을 한 경우(t = 3.30, p < .001), 근무기간이 6개월 이내(t = -2.30, p < .05), 본인이 부상이나 죽음경험을 한 경우(t = 2.05, p < .05)로 나타났다. 결 론: 외상 후 스트레스 장애로 진행되지 않도록 적극적 대처에 대한 교육과 중재의 제도개선이 요구되고 사회적 지지와 지속적인 관심이 필요하다.

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