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http://dx.doi.org/10.7731/KIFSE.2019.33.2.164

A Systematic Review of the Variables Related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Firefighters  

Kang, Min-Ju (Graduate School of Emergency Medical Technology, Kyungil University)
Kim, Young-Hwa (Dept. of Emergency Medical Technology, Kyungil University)
Han, Seung-Woo (Dept. of Emergency Medical Technology, Kyungil University)
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Fire Science and Engineering / v.33, no.2, 2019 , pp. 164-172 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-related variables of firefighters through a systematic literature review. Electronic databases were searched, including RISS, National Assembly Library, NDSL, KmBase. The search terms were PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Firefighter. Eleven studies from 146 references screened were included. All studies were non-experimental and correlational analyses. The positive correlation factors were age, duration of work, traumatic events, frequency of mobilization, number and strength of traumatic events experienced, work burden, coping method, D-type personality, depression, and anger rumination. The negative correlation factors were resilience, social support, self-esteem. To improve the mental health of firefighters in the future, professional intervention programs should be constructed to improve resilience, social support, and self-esteem, which are protective factors of PTSD.
Keywords
Firefighter; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Systematic review;
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