Determinants of Stress, Depression, Quality of Life, and Intent to Leave in Washington State Emergency Medical Technicians During COVID-19

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• Personal Author:
  Baker MG ; Meischke HW ; Monsey LM ; Srikanth P
• Description:
  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. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Communicable Diseases Emergency Responders Health Personnel Mental Health Nervous System Occupational Health Safety Stress, Psychological
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Occupational Health COVID-19 Cross Sectional Studies Depression Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Responders EMT Health Care Workers Intent To Leave Job Stress Mental Health Quality Of Life Stress

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• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 10 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  64
• Issue:
  8
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20065971
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2022 Aug; 64(8):642-648
• Contact Point Address:
  Marissa G. Baker, PhD, 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98105
• Email:
  bakermg@uw.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2022
• Performing Organization:
  University of Washington
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• End Date:
  20250630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:f41e3a82a011fb73271a070710f9062b16d83a853053877d0e6f1a7091582a3905f54f6e8fee9b126e46a0f0282bb976e67cbce35009e4535fc8b37dbff75e84
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/209064/cdc_209064_DS1.pdf
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