Fear of COVID-19 among Healthcare Workers: The Role of Neuroticism and Fearful Attachment

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 10(19), С. 4358 - 4358

Опубликована: Сен. 24, 2021

Fear of becoming infected is an important factor the complex suite emotional reactions triggered by COVID-19 pandemic. Among healthcare workers (HWs), fear infection can put at risk their psychological well-being and occupational efficiency. The aim this study was to analyze role personality (i.e., big five traits) adult attachment in predicting levels (as measured FCV-19S) 101 HWs employed a university hospital. three significant predictors retained stepwise regression model were age (beta = 0.26, t 2.89, p < 0.01), stability inverse neuroticism) −0.26, −2.89, fearful 0.25, 2.75, 0.01). Older with higher neuroticism reported more intense COVID-19. Our results be useful identify vulnerable subgroups implement selective programs prevention based on counseling support.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the psychological health of emergency dispatch centre operatives: a systematic review and narrative synthesis

PeerJ, Год журнала: 2017, Номер 5, С. e3735 - e3735

Опубликована: Окт. 17, 2017

Background The study objective was to investigate and synthesize available evidence relating the psychological health of Emergency Dispatch Centre (EDC) operatives, identify key stressors experienced by EDC operatives. Methods Eight electronic databases (Embase, PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, PsycInfo, PsycArticles, Psychology Behavioural Sciences Collection, Google Scholar) were searched. All designs included, no date limits set. Studies included if they published in English, explored any across fire, police, emergency medical services. excluded related solely other workers, such as police officers or paramedics. Methodological quality studies assessed using checklists adapted from Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. A narrative synthesis conducted, thematic analysis. Results total 16 articles review. Two overarching themes identified during synthesis: ‘Organisational Operational Factors’ ‘Interactions with Others’. Stressors being exposed traumatic calls, lacking control over high workload, working under-resourced pressured environments. Lack support management providing an emotionally demanding service additional sources stress. Peer social friends family helpful managing work-related Discussion operatives experience stress a result their work, which appears be negative outcomes. Future research should explore long-term effects this stress, potential for workplace interventions alleviate impacts on health. PROSPERO Registration Number CRD42014010806.

Язык: Английский

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An Attachment-Based Model of the Relationship Between Childhood Adversity and Somatization in Children and Adults

Psychosomatic Medicine, Год журнала: 2016, Номер 79(5), С. 506 - 513

Опубликована: Дек. 11, 2016

ABSTRACT Objective An attachment model was used to understand how maternal sensitivity and adverse childhood experiences are related somatization. Methods We examined at 6 18 months somatization 5 years in 292 children a longitudinal cohort study. next insecurity (health anxiety, physical symptoms) four adult cohorts: healthy primary care patients (AC1, n = 67), ulcerative colitis remission (AC2, 100), hospital workers (AC3, 157), paramedics (AC4, 188). Recall of adversity measured AC3 AC4. Attachment tested as possible mediator between Results In children, there significant negative relationship age ( B −3.52, standard error 1.16, t −3.02, p .003), whereas had no relationship. adults, were consistent, relationships somatization, with the strongest findings for anxiety health β 0.51; AC2, 0.43). There indirect effect on symptoms mediated by Conclusions Deficits emergence years. Adult is Insecure may partially mediate early

Язык: Английский

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Individual differences in responses to workplace stress: the contribution of attachment theory

Journal of Applied Social Psychology, Год журнала: 2015, Номер 45(7), С. 412 - 424

Опубликована: Март 16, 2015

Abstract Work stress is a major cause of physical and psychological distress, both theory research highlight the importance individual differences in coping efforts. The present clarifies mechanisms linking attachment insecurities (anxiety avoidance) to maladaptive coping; specifically, we tested an integrative model assessing appraisals as mediator between strategies, together with mediating moderating effects resources (perceived self‐efficacy social support). A community sample 113 men 115 women completed online survey which incorporated standardized vignette depicting workplace stress. results supported appraisal anxiety less adaptive coping, established perceived resources. support relevance study

Язык: Английский

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Associations Among Attachment Style, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue in Health and Human Service Workers: A Systematic Review

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Год журнала: 2015, Номер 25(6), С. 571 - 590

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2015

Health and human service workers are at risk for developing burnout or compassion fatigue due to the demanding nature of their work. Attachment theory makes specific predictions that may help explain why some experience others do not. The purpose this systematic review is identify attempt patterns inconsistencies in results across studies have examined association between adult attachment style fatigue. Ten representing a diverse range disciplines within health sectors were included research synthesis. findings demonstrated consistent secure anxious attachment, suggesting security associated with lower levels burnout, whereas anxiety higher burnout. Some found an avoidant did discussed terms implications selection, training, supervision workers.

Язык: Английский

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Ambulance personnel: Systematic review of mental health symptoms.

Traumatology An International Journal, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 26(4), С. 370 - 387

Опубликована: Май 7, 2020

Ambulance personnel, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and others, are exposed to potentially distressing situations frequently as a function of their duties. The present systematic review evaluated the prevalence trauma-related mental disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety in ambulance personnel with best-evidence narrative synthesis across an international dataset 24 eligible studies determine whether is elevated this occupational group relative general population. In addition, we integrate synthesize findings related predictive factors for these disorders literature, broadly grouping into three categories: individual-difference (e.g., sociodemographics), exposure-related frequency), organizational support from supervisors). relationship between depression/anxiety symptoms special interest because both may occur outside context traumatic but also highly comorbid PTSD. We report strong evidence that rates probable PTSD, personnel. strongest associations PTSD concerned factors, whereas bore weak or inconsistent symptoms. Importantly, there concerning lack data regarding impact workplace exposure on depression such it not possible at differentiate manifestation following compared ongoing unrelated workplace. Addressing gap literature critical importance guiding response service. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)

Язык: Английский

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Validation of the PCL-5, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 in a Sample of First Responders

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 65(6), С. 467 - 476

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2023

First responders (FRs) commonly present for treatment with complex symptom constellations that frequently include posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and generalized anxiety. To date, no FR study has validated these measures on a treatment-seeking sample.Confirmatory factor analysis was utilized to validate assess constructs (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist DSM-5, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) sample of FRs ( N = 390).The seven-factor disorder hybrid configuration the best fit. The fitting model depression measure two-factor structure, cognitive-affective somatic depression. Lastly, anxiety unidimensional construct.Follow-up studies should each subtype.We position findings within literature, review clinical implications providers, offer recommendations future research.

Язык: Английский

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Protecting the mental health of UK paramedics

Journal of Paramedic Practice, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 11(1), С. 6 - 7

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2019

Язык: Английский

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Trauma and Coping Strategies in Police Officers: A Quantitative-Qualitative Pilot Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(3), С. 982 - 982

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2021

Background. Because of their work, emergency workers, such as police officers (POs), are exposed to traumatic events on a daily basis. These experiences can have consequences in terms physical and emotional stress. Primary attachment relationships affect the development coping strategies for dealing with stressful (primarily hyperactivating entangled adults hypo-activating dismissing adults). In this study, we explored how POs describe experience accidents, effects they reported related style. Methods. We used quantitative-qualitative method. Thirty-nine were administered Beck Depression Inventory, Maslach Burnout Inventory semi-structured interview about reactions. Interviews analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Results. Traumatic at work predominantly concerned aggressions, witnessing deaths, forced hospitalizations, domestic violence involving children. responsible role more likely than use security-based strategies. Most narrated overactivation deactivation strategies, which associated depressive symptoms, exhaustion, depersonalization. Conclusions. results be useful improve trauma-informed interventions based different styles

Язык: Английский

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Measuring what counts: Development of a new four‐category measure of adult attachment

Personal Relationships, Год журнала: 2015, Номер 23(1), С. 4 - 22

Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2015

Abstract Measurement issues have plagued attachment research over the past 30 years. Concerns range from limitations of original paragraph measure (C. Hazan & P. R. Shaver, 1987), low reliability continuous scales Bartholomew's 4‐category measure, limited interpretation 2 dimensions Experience Close Relationships and Relationships‐Revised ( ECR / ‐R; K. A. Brennan, C. L. Clark, 1998; Fraley, N. G. Waller, 2000), time‐consuming coding interviews. In this article, a revision Relationship Scales Questionnaire RSQ ) is introduced. The new were found to improved internal consistency when compared with as well moderate high test–retest good construct validity, thereby providing an alternative for researchers who are interested in assessing effects model attachment.

Язык: Английский

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