Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale

Bride, Brian E.; Robinson, Margaret; Yegidis, Bonnie L.; Figley, Charles R.

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“…In prior research, this three-factorial ICM-CFA model fitted acceptably to the data [e.g., (1, 19–21)]. However, the factor correlation between avoidance and arousal often approaches unity [(19–21), (24) as cited in (21)] implying poor discriminant validity of the arousal and avoidance factors. Both factors might thus be pooled without substantial loss in model fit 2 .…”

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“…The single-factor model (Model 3) suggested by Benuto et al (19) and Ting et al (21) was not supported by the current data. This is hardly surprising, given that avoidance and arousal are usually differentiable from intrusion [(1, 20), (24) as cited in (21)]. However, Simms et al's (28) dysphoria model (Model 5) yielded the best fit of all ICM-CFA models [the test of the numbing model (26) resulted in an inadmissable solution].…”

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Validity, Reliability, and Factor Structure of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale-French Version

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Secondary traumatic stress ( STS ) is a syndrome including intrusion, avoidance, and arousal due to indirect trauma exposure (e.g., by caring for traumatized patients in a professional context or transgenerational transmission of trauma in familial or cultural systems). Bride et al. ( 1 ) developed the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale ( STSS ), designed to measure these reactions of helping professionals who have experienced traumatic stress through their work with their traumatized clients. This study aimed to validate the French version of the STSS ( STSS-F ) by evaluating factorial and criterion validity. Furthermore, its reliability and other psychometric properties were evaluated. Two-hundred-and-twenty midwives at two university hospitals in the French-speaking part of Switzerland completed an anonymous online survey. Midwives were chosen as study population because STS represents a serious professional risk in this population. In a series of confirmatory factor analyses and exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM), a model with two correlated ESEM factors (i.e., intrusion, avoidance-arousal) provided the best model fit, thus establishing factorial validity. Differential associations of the STSS-F total score to general distress and posttraumatic stress and the utility of the STSS-F total score to account for variance in core dimensions of burnout beyond general distress, posttraumatic stress, perceived stress, occupational reward, and efforts supported the criterion validity of the STSS-F. The full STSS-F and its subscales showed acceptable to good levels of reliability. Limitations include the relatively small and homogeneous sample and the lack of tests of factorial invariance of the STSS-F and the original STSS. In conclusion, the present study provides evidence for the reliability and validity of the STSS-F. It makes the SSTS accessible to French speaking research contexts.

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Validity, Reliability, and Factor Structure of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale-French Version

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“…These provinces were selected because of geographical proximity to the researchers, logistical considerations and budgetary constraints. Although there are several tools that measure compassion satisfaction and/or compassion fatigue, or related terms such as burnout, vicarious trauma or STS, the PRoQOL tool is the most commonly used measure of the positive and negative effects of helping others, it is available free of charge and has been shown to have good validity and reliability …”

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Compassion satisfaction, burnout and secondary traumatic stress among termination of pregnancy providers in two South African provinces

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2018

J of Obstet and Gynaecol

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Focusing on compassion satisfaction, burnout and secondary traumatic stress (STS) among termination of pregnancy (TOP) providers, a cross - sectional study was conducted among these providers in Gauteng and North West provinces of South Africa during 2014 and 2015. During 2014 and 2015, a cross-sectional study was conducted among TOP service providers in Gauteng and North West provinces. Consented providers completed a self-administered professional quality of life (PRoQOL) questionnaire, sociodemographic information and possible reasons for working as TOP providers. STATA 13 was used for data analysis. We recruited 105 TOP providers, obtaining 98% response rate. Participants mean age was 43.4 (standard deviation [SD] = 8.7), majority were nurses (70.9%), female (82%), married (47.6%) and 63% were working in hospitals. The overall mean score for compassion satisfaction was high at 42 (SD 5.5). Predictors of compassion satisfaction were finding work stimulating, belief in making a difference, enjoying relationships with other nurses and years of TOP service (P < 0.05). Province and gender were significant, with significant interaction. Burnout mean scores were average at 33 (SD = 4.0), with belief in helping women to make informed choices a marginally significant predictor of burnout. The overall STS mean score was average with a mean of 23 (SD = 6.8). Significant predictors of STS scores were finding work stimulating, belief in women's rights, belief in allowing informed choices, age and gender. Health policy makers and managers should endeavor to provide employee assistance programs that enhance compassion satisfaction and reduce burnout and STS among TOP providers.

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“…The 2015 Sustainable Development Goals emphasise the importance of universal access to sexual and reproductive health care services in order to prevent avoidable maternal deaths [3]. One-third of maternal deaths could be averted by addressing unmet family planning needs, and improving access to safe abortion or termination of pregnancy (TOP) services [4,5]. It has been estimated that the proportion of all unsafe abortions has increased between 1995 and 2008 [6], while the World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that worldwide, around 22 million unsafe abortions take place every year, thus contributing to the global burden of maternal mortality and morbidity [7].…”

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‘I am all alone’: factors influencing the provision of termination of pregnancy services in two South African provinces

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2017

Global Health Action

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Background: Globally, universal access to sexual and reproductive health care services has been re-emphasised. One-third of maternal deaths could be averted by improving access to safe abortion services. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the implementation of the Choice of Termination of Pregnancy Act has been suboptimal in South Africa. Objectives: In two South African provinces, determine: the proportion of designated termination of pregnancy (TOP) facilities that provide these services; explore the factors that influence the provision of TOP services; and explore the work experiences of health care providers at designated TOP facilities. Methods: During 2014 and 2015, we conducted a cross-sectional study at designated TOP facilities in Gauteng and North West provinces. A combination of methods was used, consisting of: site visits to, and observation of, each of the designated facilities using a checklist, and in-depth interviews with a sub-set of 30 TOP service providers, using a semi-structured interview schedule. The interview questions focused on the factors influencing TOP service provision, and the work experiences of TOP service providers. We used interpretative phenomenological analysis to analyse the data from the interviews. Results: Overall, 77% (47/61) of designated facilities were providing TOP services, with 87.5% (28/32) in Gauteng Province, compared with 65.5% (19/29) in North West Province. Service provision was influenced by health system deficiencies, human resource challenges, lack of prioritisation and lack of management support. Study participants reported a heavy burden of care provision and expressed an overwhelming feeling of loneliness, courtesy stigma and lack of support from other nurses and doctors, which further influence TOP service provision. Conclusions: South Africa has an enabling legal environment for the provision of TOP services. Supportive management, prioritisation of TOP services and employee wellness programmes to address the psychosocial issues experienced by providers are critical elements of an enabling health policy environment.

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Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale

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Validity, Reliability, and Factor Structure of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale-French Version

Validity, Reliability, and Factor Structure of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale-French Version

Compassion satisfaction, burnout and secondary traumatic stress among termination of pregnancy providers in two South African provinces

‘I am all alone’: factors influencing the provision of termination of pregnancy services in two South African provinces

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