The relationship between quality of life and posttraumatic stress disorder or major depression for firefighters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Chen, Yong-Shing; Chen, Ming-Chao; Chou, Frank Huang-Chih; Sun, Feng-Ching; Chen, Pei–Chun; Tsai, Kuan-Yi; Chao, Shin-Shin

doi:10.1007/s11136-007-9248-7

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“…All 8 scales were used to score PCS and MCS, which were calculated by multiplying by different coefficients. A higher score is indicative of better of QoL [17][18][19][20].…”

Section: Instrumentmentioning

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Survey of Psychiatric Disorders and Quality of Life among Kaohsiung Gas Explosion Victims 12 Months after the Event

Chou¹,

Huang²,

Wu³

et al. 2017

J Psychiatry

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Journal of Psychiatry AbstractObjective: To investigate the probable disaster-related psychiatric disorders, such as major depressive episodes (MDEs) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and quality of life (QoL) in survivors of a fossil fuel gas explosion in Taiwan with a long-term follow-up twelve months after the event.Methods: We used two screening tools, including the Disaster-Related Psychological Screening Test (DRPST) and Short Form 12v2 (SF-12v2), to survey a representative sample of 486 participants (average age: 42.89 ± 16.05 years; M: 255, average age: 40.68 ± 15.92 years; F: 231; average age: 45.32 ± 16.20 years) twelve months after the event.Results: Twelve months post-gas explosion, probable PTSD, probable MDE, probable PTSD and MDE, and non-PTSD or non-MDE (non-P or M) were present in 50 (10.3%), 14 (2.9%), 34 (7.0%), and 388 (79.8%) participants, respectively. The significant risk factors of probable PTSD or MDE and QoL in survivors were older age, female sex, physical injury, occupation, educational level, financial problems, probable PTSD and probable MDE. Conclusion:Survivors still exhibited an increased prevalence of psychiatric impairment, and their quality of life was affected after twelve months. Thus, mental rehabilitation requires not only short-term intervention but also long-term follow-up and regular psychiatric management.

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“…All 8 scales were used to score PCS and MCS, which were calculated by multiplying by different coefficients. A higher score is indicative of better of QoL [17][18][19][20].…”

Section: Instrumentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Survey of Psychiatric Disorders and Quality of Life among Kaohsiung Gas Explosion Victims 12 Months after the Event

Chou¹,

Huang²,

Wu³

et al. 2017

J Psychiatry

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“…[9] It has been reported in some studies that people involved in occupations like fire fighting, mining and construction suffer conditions such sleep disorders, cardiovascular disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, and even traumatic injuries leading to sudden deaths. [10][11][12][13] Those who work in places where there is little or no regards for safety measures are said to be at even higher risk of these health hazards.…”

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Ocular conditions among singed–hide butchers at The Kumasi abattoir

Kumah

Bisiw

Abdul–Kabir

et al. 2015

JER

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This study attempted to determine the prevalent eye conditions among singed-hide butchers at the Kumasi abattoir (slaughterhouse) in Ghana. A cross-sectional study comprising 80 conveniently chosen singed-hide butchers at the abattoir was conducted. History taken from participants included participants' demographics and ocular and occupational history. Ocular examination included ophthalmoscopy and visual acuity. Diagnoses were made on the presence of a condition(s) in either or both eyes. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 was used to analyze data collected. Descriptive statistics and Fisher's exact test were employed.The overall prevalence of ocular morbidities was 63.8% among the respondents.Ocular itchiness (77.5%) was the most widely reported symptom followed by teary eyes (70.0%). All respondents suffered from one or more oculo-visual symptoms. The commonest ocular diseases were pinguecula (38.8%), followed by pterygium (20.0%), conjunctivitis (2.5%) and cataract (2.5%). It was observed that singed-hide butchers at the Kumasi abattoir were at high risk of developing eye diseases attributable to the working environment.

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“…었으며 (Chen YS et al, 2007) 독일의 경우 18.2%에 달한다 (Dieter W et al, 1998). 외상후 스트레스 장애는 우울증, 불면, 알코올 중독의 동반 이환율이 80%에 이를 뿐 아니라 (Ronald CK et al, 1995) 자살률까지 증가시킨다 (Pompili M et al, 2013;Boffa JW et al, 2017).…”

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Stress Relief and Related Factors in Camp Program for Firefighters

Shin¹,

Sim²,

Lee³

et al. 2018

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Background: This study aims to test the effectiveness of a camp program and to analyze the factors related to stress relief. To this end, the present study conducted prospective research for six months on the change of stress, depression, and the level of post-traumatic stress among the firefighters who participated in the camp program. Methods: The perceived stress (PSS-K), stress by the different portion (GARS), post-traumatic stress symptoms (IES-R) and depression (BDI-II) were evaluated at five sessions over the span of six months, and the change of each measure was analyzed. Those five sessions were before the camp, right after the camp and a month, three months and six months after the camp. Moreover, this study assessed characteristics of sociodemographic, firefighting task and mental health that are related to the level of stress at six months after the camp. Results: Compared with before the camp, the level of depression was significantly lower right after the camp. However, the level did not have significant difference after a month period. At one month after the camp, the level of stress was significantly lower than before the camp, and was maintained after six months. The predictive factors of the degree of stress relief after the camp were high job stress and low disease stress. Conclusions: This study has found that the stress relief from the camp continued until six months after the camp, and the stress-relieving effect through the camp was substantial for those with higher job stress and lower disease stress.

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The relationship between quality of life and posttraumatic stress disorder or major depression for firefighters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Abstract: Firefighters have a higher estimated rate of PTSD, and the risk factors that affect quality of life and PTSD/major depression should encourage intervention from mental health professionals.

Cited by 106 publications

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Survey of Psychiatric Disorders and Quality of Life among Kaohsiung Gas Explosion Victims 12 Months after the Event

Survey of Psychiatric Disorders and Quality of Life among Kaohsiung Gas Explosion Victims 12 Months after the Event

Ocular conditions among singed–hide butchers at The Kumasi abattoir

Stress Relief and Related Factors in Camp Program for Firefighters

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