Year: 2020
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Compared to the general public, first responders are at increased risk for mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD.Emergency medical services (EMS) organizations have identified the increased need for mental health programs to support first responders.Worksite mental health programs must be tailored to the needs and preferences of employees in order to be effective.The goal of this research is to identify predisposing variables to characterize first responder interest in workplace mental health services.Secondary data analysis was performed on the 2018 Seattle-King County Wellness survey, which was administered to nearly 1,000 first responders.Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was performed for three outcome variables: mindfulness training, 1-1 counseling with a mental health provider, and programs that focus on coworkers showing signs of stress.In general, first responders report high interest in these three programs (57.2%, 67.4%, and 76.0% respectively).The strongest association across
Author: Sarah Sutton
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3115736963