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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2019.23.1.135

A Study on the relationship among alcohol levels, and impact of event, occupational stress, and distress disclosure among fire officials  

Sim, Gyu-Sik (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Korea Nazarene University)
Kim, Yeon-Jung (Department of Nursing, Korea Nazarene University)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.23, no.1, 2019 , pp. 135-146 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The aims of this study were to identify the relationships among alcohol level, impact of event, occupational stress, and distress disclosure and to determine the influences on alcohol level among fire officials. Methods: Participants in this cross-sectional, descriptive study were 241 fire officials. Data were collected from June 2018 to July 2018 using self-reported questionnaires and were analyzed using IBM SPSS 22.0 software (IBM, Armonk, NY, USA). Results: The results revealed significant positive relationships between alcohol level and impact of event, and impact of event and occupational stress, and a negative relationships between occupational stress and distress disclosure. Regression analysis revealed that alcohol level accounted for 9.2% of the variance by gender, and impact of event(e.g., sleep problems and emotional numbness). Conclusion: These findings provide information that can be used in the development of mental health promotion programs for fire officials.
Keywords
Fire officials; Occupational stress; Alcohol level;
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