英文摘要 |
Objectives: This study aims to explore strategies for dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in rescue workers after providing multinational disaster relief and identify effective management measures. Methods: A valid sample of 121 international search and rescue team members who supported rescue efforts following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey on February 6, 2023, was considered for this study. The study instrument was a structured questionnaire comprising basic demographic information, the five-item Brief Symptom Rating Scale, the Chinese version of the Davidson Trauma Scale, and a self-rated coping style. Results: In the logistic regression analysis, the only coping style that was a significant predictor of PTSD was that of taking a vacation (OR = 0.332; 95%CI = 0.114–0.964; p = 0.043). Conclusions: Adequate training or relevant disaster drills can improve workers’self-confidence and the team’s ability to reduce the risk of PTSD. Taking vacations can allow the rescue worker to physically and mentally recover, and the provision of professional counseling services can further enhance social support for rescue workers. Therefore, the study proposes three major strategies, namely, pre-education, prevention during disaster relief, and post-disaster care, for dealing with PTSD in rescue workers. |