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The Effect of Job Stress and Musculoskeletal Symptoms on Depression among Emergency Medical Technicians

응급구조사의 업무스트레스와 근골격계 증상이 우울에 미치는 영향

  • Lee, Sang-Hee (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Gyeongbuk Provincial College) ;
  • Lee, Jong-Ryol (Department of Health Administration, Baekseok Culture University)
  • 이상희 (경북도립대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 이종렬 (백석문화대학교 보건행정과)
  • Received : 2015.10.30
  • Accepted : 2015.12.02
  • Published : 2015.12.31
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Abstract

Objectives : The aim of this study was to examine how emergency medical technicians(EMT) are affected by job stress, musculoskeletal symptoms(MSSs) and depression. Methods : Data were collected from EMTs at emergency medical institutions and fire stations (n=257). With a questionnaire, the association of job stress and MSSs and depression were examined in this study. Results : When examining job stress by place of work, the level of stress in field situations was significantly higher in EMTs at fire stations than in EMTs at emergency medical institutions. The MSSs of EMTs at emergency medical institutions were significantly higher compared to EMTs at fire stations, For depression, the score was 14.09 out of 60, and MSSs were significantly more common in women. Additionally, the level of job stress for 20-24 and over 35 year olds was significantly higher than that in the other age groups. Job stress had a positive correlation with MSSs and depression of EMTs, and MSSs were associated with depression. Conclusions : To improve the work environment of EMTs, attention should be paid to job stress, MSS, and depression and the presence of positive organizational support should be provided which can prevent negative effects.

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