Source avec lien : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 64(8). 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002587
Cette étude caractérise les déterminants du stress, de la dépression, de la qualité de vie et de l’intention de partir chez les techniciens médicaux d’urgence (EMT) de la région de Puget Sound, Washington, pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 et identifie les domaines d’intervention sur ces résultats.
Objectives This study characterizes determinants of stress, depression, quality of life, and intent to leave among emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in the Puget Sound region, Washington, during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies areas for intervention on these outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional survey measured stress, depression, quality of life, and intent to leave among EMTs (N = 123). Regression models were developed for these outcomes. Results A total of 23.8% of respondents were very likely to leave their position in the next 6 months. Job demands predicted stress and depression, and financial security predicted stress and quality of life. Intent to leave was predicted by stress, manager support, and length of employment. Conclusions Increased exposure to hazards has impacted EMT mental health. Emergency medical technicians are vital to healthcare, so improving EMT health and well-being is important, as attrition during a pandemic could impact public health.