title: [Analysis of posttraumatic stress disorder in rescuers and firefighters].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the occurrence and associated factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in rescuers and firefighters.
  
  
  METHODS
  The PTSD of 264 rescuers and firefighters who had participated in rescue was evaluated using the self-designed fireman general situation questionnaire and PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C). The factors associated with the occurrence of PTSD were also analyzed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The incidence rate of PTSD in the subjects was 8.3%. The PTSD rate of special service corps (12%) was significantly higher than that of other subjects (P<0.05). The incidence of PTSD was highest in the rescuers and firefighters above the third rank, but without significant differences (P>0.05). The PTSD rate of married rescuers and firefighters was significantly higher than that of unmarried subjects (P<0.05). The PTSD rate of subjects addicted to drinking was significantly higher than that of non-drinking subjects (P<0.05). Subjects with more frequent attendance were more susceptible to PTSD compared with those with less attendance.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The incidence rate of PTSD is high in rescuers and firefighters who have attended rescues. It is necessary to implement both short-term and long-term counseling programs for stress management and intervention in order to reduce the psychological trauma after rescue and improve the mental health of rescuers and firefighters.
authors.forename: Song
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ci
authors.forename: Yajia
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lan
authors.forename: Qin
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Dinglun
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Zhou
authors.forename: Ji
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: De
mesh_terms: D061388:Firefighters / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires