Citation

Chiang ES, Riordan KM, Ponder J, Johnson C, Cox KS. J. Loss Trauma 2021; 26(1): 65-77.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15325024.2020.1728494

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A substantial proportion of professional firefighters experience PTSD symptoms at levels high enough to qualify for a probable diagnosis. However, firefighters with subthreshold levels for clinical diagnosis may also experience significant difficulties. For this study, 164 professional firefighters completed measures assessing PTSD symptoms, job-related outcomes, and problems with substance use.

RESULTS indicated that firefighters with subthreshold levels of PTSD symptoms reported higher levels of job burnout compared to peers with fewer symptoms. Overall, study results suggest the importance of addressing the needs of firefighters who experience PTSD symptoms at levels below that of clinical diagnosis.

Language: en

Keywords

Emergency services; firefighters; PTSD; trauma; work-related stress