The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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Covid-19 infection related to mental health among 119 paramedics in Daegu & Gyeongbuk

대구·경북 지역 119 구급대원의 코로나19 감염 관련 특성과 정신건강과의 관련성

  • Kim, Ye-Rim (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Dongju University) ;
  • Ryu, So-Yeon (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
  • 김예림 (동주대학교 응급구조과) ;
  • 류소연 (조선대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실)
  • Received : 2021.02.28
  • Accepted : 2021.04.20
  • Published : 2021.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study measured the mental health levels of 119 paramedics, and identified the association of mental health levels with safety environments, personal protective equipment, and coronavirus risk awareness. Methods: A total of 119 out of 428 from Daegu and Gyeongbuk took part in this study. The statistical analysis methods were the t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. Results: In a multiple regression analysis, females (β=-.137, p=<.001) showed a higher relevance to negative mental health than males. The moderate satisfied (β=-.088, p=.014) and dissatisfied (β=-.147, p=.006) showed a higher relevance to negative mental health than higher satisfied. Moderate stress perception (β=-.199, p=<.001) and higher stress perception (β=-.414, p=<.001) showed a higher relevance to negative mental health than lower stress perception. Corona-virus risk awareness (β=-.050, p=.045) was related to negative mental health and safety environment (β=.136, p=<.001). Personal protective equipment (β=.147, p=<.001) were related to positive mental health. Conclusion: Conclusively, it is necessary to develop and implement high-quality intervention programs using significantly influencing variables to impact the mental health of 119 paramedics.

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