The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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The impact of egoresilience and social support on the quality of life and stress experience by paramedic students during field practice

현장실습 응급구조과 학생의 자아탄력성과 사회적지지가 스트레스와 삶의 질에 미치는 영향

  • Heo, Mi-Hyun (Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Chonnam National University) ;
  • Chung, Eun-Kyung (Department of Medical Education, Chonnam National University Medical School)
  • 허미현 (전남대학교 일반대학원 보건학협동과정) ;
  • 정은경 (전남대학교 의과대학 의학교육학교실)
  • Received : 2019.08.07
  • Accepted : 2019.12.13
  • Published : 2019.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to provide fundamental resource in improving the quality of life and stress by understanding the influence of egoresilience and social support by paramedic students during field practice. Methods: The measurement instrument consisted of 100 questions on the general characteristics, egoresilience, social support, stress, and quality of life of the participants. Frequency and descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were performed. Results: The average scores for egoresilience, social support, and stress were 3.00, 3.14, and 1.68 out of 4.00, respectively. The degree of stress was high enough to be statistically significant in the case of women compared to men, and if unsatisfied with one's major. The average quality of life score was 4.50. The degree of quality of life was high enough to be statistically significant in the case of men compared to women, smokers, drinkers, and if content with one's major. Conclusion: It is suggested that colleges develop programs to increase the satisfaction rate of the students and improve their egoresilience and social support. Such programs would improve the quality of life and address the stress experienced by emergency medical technology students.

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