Psychological Correlates of Distress in Rescue 1122 Workers in Pakistan

Ahmad, Sahrish; Arshad, Tehreem; Kausar, Rukhsana

doi:10.4172/1522-4821.1000201

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“…Therefore, rescue workers would experience higher levels of stress if they relied more on avoidant coping methods to get through their duty shifts. These findings are also consistent with those of earlier research (Kular, 2010;Tehreem Arshad & Kausar, 2015;Abid et al, 2019;Riaz & abid, 2020;Fonseca et al, 2021). In addition, Lazarus and Folkman (1984) state that persons who engage in "Avoidance Coping" strategies might temporarily reduce their stress levels if they do so.…”

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Problem-focused Coping, Avoidance Coping and Emotional Coping: Coping Strategies for Daily Stressors Among Operational and Non-operational Rescue Workers in Punjab, Pakistan

Hussain

Ishaq²

2022

RAMSS

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Rescue workers are liable for responding to natural and man-made emergencies in the day-to-day routine. Operational rescue workers have to face extended duty hours, harsh behavior of crowds at the incident places, and less leisure time for themselves and their family members. In contrast, non-operational workers do not directly respond to emergencies. So, this study aimed to determine how operational and non-operational rescue workers cope with daily stressors. Furthermore, the study also aimed to test the correlation between different coping strategies among rescuers. For this purpose, a cross-sectional survey was conducted using cluster sampling techniques among 199 rescuers from nine districts in Punjab, Pakistan. Data was collected using the Brief COPE scale (Carver, 1997) and analyzed using correlation and t-test. Results of this study show that the mean scores of non-operational and operational rescue workers are significantly different from each other on "Problem-focused Coping," "Emotional Coping," and "Avoidance Coping." Likewise, "Problem-focused Coping" is negatively correlated to "Emotional Coping" and "Avoidance Coping." The study concludes that rescue workers who have "Problem-focused Coping" strategies are less likely to use "Emotional Coping" and "Avoidance Coping" strategies. Moreover, operational rescuers are less likely to use "Problem-focused Coping" and more likely to use "Emotional Coping" and "Avoidance Coping" strategies; however, non-operational rescue workers use coping strategies in vice versa.

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Problem-focused Coping, Avoidance Coping and Emotional Coping: Coping Strategies for Daily Stressors Among Operational and Non-operational Rescue Workers in Punjab, Pakistan

Hussain

Ishaq²

2022

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“…Beyond STS, rescue workers can also experience a variety of emotional and psychological challenges, encompassed under the term psychological distress (PD) [9,10]. Ranging from feelings of sadness and hopelessness to severe mental health conditions, PD offers a more extensive exploration into the emotional toll faced by these workers [11]. While STS provides a trauma-specific lens, PD allows for a more generalized understanding of their emotional state, encompassing a wider spectrum of symptoms not strictly limited to traumatic exposure [12].…”

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“…While their physical challenges are obvious and immediately evident, the silent toll on their psychological well-being often remains hidden. Continuous and repeated exposure to trauma, without appropriate psychological support and intervention, can gradually corrode their mental stamina [7,11]. This weakening can manifest in various ways, such as burnout, reduced operational efficiency, and an increased susceptibility to mental health disorders.…”

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Navigating the Shadows of Others’ Traumas: An In-Depth Examination of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Psychological Distress among Rescue Professionals

Noureen,

Gul,

Maqsood

et al. 2023

Behavioral Sciences

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Rescue workers, who often find themselves on the frontlines of traumatic events, face an increased risk of experiencing secondary traumatic stress (STS) and psychological distress (PD). The nature of their work, alongside professional factors, can influence the way these psychological aspects manifest and their level of severity. This study aimed to explore the relationship between STS and PD in rescue workers. Additionally, it sought to understand how factors such as age, years of experience, duration of work, training received and direct exposure to trauma explain significant variations in reporting to STS. To conduct this research, a cross-sectional study design was implemented involving a sample of 80 rescue workers from the Punjab province in Pakistan. Data was collected over eight weeks using the secondary traumatic stress scale (STSS-17) and the general health questionnaire (GHQ-12) as primary assessment tools. Participants’ data was analyzed through Pearson correlation analysis, t-tests, and ANOVA. A strong positive correlation between STS and PD among rescue workers was established. Age significantly explains variation in scores, with older workers displaying reduced STS and PD symptoms. Rescue workers working for longer hours reported elevated STS compared to those working shorter shifts. Workers with more extended professional experience showcased lower STS, highlighting the potential resilience acquired over time. The study also underscored the importance of training duration: longer, well-structured training was associated with decreased STS and PD. Interestingly, longer exposure to trauma was found to be related to lower STS scores, albeit this warrants further investigation. This study underscores the intertwined nature of STS and PD among rescue workers and the various modulating factors. The study paves the way for more comprehensive research, expanding geographically and demographically.

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“…Dalam memenuhi tugas dan tanggung jawab untuk melaksanakan operasi SAR, para rescuer SAR dihadapkan dengan situasi dan kondisi yang seringkali tidak ideal. Situasi yang dihadapi seringkali merupakan situasi yang tidak hanya dapat mengancam keselamatan jiwa, tetapi juga dapat mengancam kondisi kesehatan psikologis (Ahmad et al, 2015).…”

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Gambaran Compassion Fatigue dan Compassion Satisfaction Pada Rescuer BASARNAS (Studi pada Rescuer BASARNAS Kantor SAR Jakarta)

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Hidajat

2023

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Badan SAR Nasional (BASARNAS) bertugas menangani kondisi yang membahayakan manusia seperti bencana alam sehingga beresiko mengalami permasalahan psikologis dari medan berbahaya, situasi krisis-traumatis, serta durasi bekerja yang panjang-tanpa jeda. Kondisi tersebut menjadi faktor pendukung yang memungkinkan rescuer mengalami Compassion Fatigue dan Compassion Satisfaction yang dapat memengaruhi Professional Quality of Life mereka. Tujuan penelitian adalah mendapatkan gambaran Compassion Fatigue dan Compassion Satisfaction pada rescuer Basarnas, sedangkan metode dalam penelitian ini adalah Mixed Method. Jumlah partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah 32 rescuer Basarnas di Kantor SAR Jakarta. Partisipan diberikan ProQoL-V Scale untuk mengukur Compassion Fatigue dan Compassion Satisfaction dan Big Five Inventory untuk melihat gambaran ciri sifat kepribadian, kemudian mengikuti FGD dan wawancara individual. Teknik Analisis data kuantitatif menggunakan statistik deskriptif, sementara data kualitatif dengan metode content analysis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan skor Compassion Fatigue berada pada rentang rendah sampai rata-rata, namun, skor rendah pada Compassion Fatigue tidak diikuti dengan skor tinggi pada Compassion Satisfaction. Adanya penghayatan pengalaman yang berasal dari work, client, dan person-environment, berperan sebagai faktor pendukung, sekaligus faktor risiko. Dampak psikologis yang dialami, di antaranya: kelelahan, gambaran buruk yang berulang, dan kecenderungan menjadi protektif yang mengganggu keseharian dan pekerjaan. Oleh sebab itu, pengetahuan dan psikoedukasi psikologis dibutuhkan sebagai upaya menjaga Professional Quality of Life para rescuers Basarnas.

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Psychological Correlates of Distress in Rescue 1122 Workers in Pakistan

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

Problem-focused Coping, Avoidance Coping and Emotional Coping: Coping Strategies for Daily Stressors Among Operational and Non-operational Rescue Workers in Punjab, Pakistan

Problem-focused Coping, Avoidance Coping and Emotional Coping: Coping Strategies for Daily Stressors Among Operational and Non-operational Rescue Workers in Punjab, Pakistan

Navigating the Shadows of Others’ Traumas: An In-Depth Examination of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Psychological Distress among Rescue Professionals

Gambaran Compassion Fatigue dan Compassion Satisfaction Pada Rescuer BASARNAS (Studi pada Rescuer BASARNAS Kantor SAR Jakarta)

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