Abstract
M.A. (Psychology)
The aim of the research conducted was to analyze and evaluate the
prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in emergency
workers.
A literature study was formulated in which PTSD, and comorbid
symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Burnout were defined.
These are seen as secondary symptoms to the overall effect of PTSD.
Data was collected through the use of psychometric tests. These were
administered to two main groups. The experimental group reflected the
results of the emergency medical worker, while the control group
reflected thescores attained by the emergency worker. Both groups were
made up of a sample of 30 individuals (n= 30) making the full total of
persons studied 60 (n=60).
To evaluate for any level of significant difference t-tests for independent
groups were administered. Scores found to be significant were trait
anxiety scores and burnout scores. All other scores were found to be nonsignificant
in a comparison of the two' groups.