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http://dx.doi.org/10.14408/KJEMS.2019.23.3.083

The impact of egoresilience and social support on the quality of life and stress experience by paramedic students during field practice  

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)
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The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services / v.23, no.3, 2019 , pp. 83-96 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Egoresilience; Quality of life; Social support; Stress;
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