- Pulmonary function decline in firefighters and non-firefighters in South Korea
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Choi JH, Shin JH, Lee MY, Chung IS
- KMID: 2153894
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2014 ;26(1):9-9.
- doi: 10.1186/2052-4374-26-9
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare changes to pulmonary function among firefighters and non-firefighters who were exposed to harmful substances in their work environments. METHODS: Firefighters... -
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- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Firefighters
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Chung YK, Kim SY, Cho SM
- KMID: 2185970
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2008 Dec;51(12):1103-1110.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2008.51.12.1103
Firefighters are much more likely to be exposed to traumatic events and consequently experience traumatic stress due to the nature of their job. Moreover, firefighters are at an increased risk... -
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- The Relationship between Firefighters' Work Demand and Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Moderating Role of Task Characteristics
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Kodom-Wiredu JK
- KMID: 2447324
- Saf Health Work.
- 2019 Mar;10(1):61-66.
- doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2018.05.004
BACKGROUND: Emergency workers such as firefighters are cataloged within the most demanding and injurious professions globally. Considering the health and safety implications in firefighting, a lot of research needs to... -
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- Factors associated with the Health-related Quality of Life of Firefighters
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Yang SK
- KMID: 2467507
- J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.
- 2019 Dec;28(4):353-361.
- doi: 10.12934/jkpmhn.2019.28.4.353
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships among occupational identity, social support, posttraumatic growth, and health-related quality of life regarding firefighters. METHODS: The study was conducted with... -
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- Job Stress, Coping Type, and Job Satisfaction in Firefighters
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Kim H
- KMID: 2131542
- Korean J Occup Health Nurs.
- 2015 Nov;24(4):323-330.
- doi: 10.5807/kjohn.2015.24.4.323
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate job stress, coping type, and job satisfaction in firefighters. METHODS: It was a descriptive study, and 114 subjects were recruited during July... -
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- Occupational Health and Fitness for Work of Firefighters
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Kim I, Sung J
- KMID: 2185967
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2008 Dec;51(12):1078-1086.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2008.51.12.1078
Due to the various toxic chemicals, accidents and job stress, the firefighter has been known as a dangerous job. However, in Korea, there is no proper system to improve their... -
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- Exposure Frequency of Job Related Trauma Types and PTSD Symptoms of Firefighters: The Moderating Effect of Anger Rumination
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Jo I, Sung G, Lee K
- KMID: 2429349
- Anxiety Mood.
- 2018 Apr;14(1):1-6.
- doi: 10.24986/anxmod.2018.14.1.1
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at investigating the relationship between exposure frequency of job related trauma types and the PTSD symptoms severity of firefighters, in relation to the moderating effect that... -
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- Respiratory Responses during Exercise in Self-contained Breathing Apparatus among Firefighters and Nonfirefighters
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Hostler D, Pendergast DR
- KMID: 2430725
- Saf Health Work.
- 2018 Dec;9(4):468-472.
- doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2018.02.002
BACKGROUND: Firefighters are required to use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), which impairs ventilatory mechanics. We hypothesized that firefighters have elevated arterial COâ‚‚ when using SCBA. METHODS: Firefighters and controls performed a... -
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- Emotional labor and job types of male firefighters in Daegu Metropolitan City
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Park SK, Heo HC, Sakong J, Jeon MJ
- KMID: 2466069
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2019 ;31(1):e25.
- doi: 10.35371/aoem.2019.31.e25
BACKGROUND: Research on the emotional labor of firefighters is actively being carried out, but studies that analyze emotional labor separately by job types, working departments, and other conditions of firefighters... -
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- Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer and Reproductive Hazards in Firefighters
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Han AR, Linton JA
- KMID: 2185969
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2008 Dec;51(12):1097-1102.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2008.51.12.1097
Firefighters are facing occupational hazards such as exposures to a variety of carcinogens and toxic agents, heat, physical stress and psychological stress. This occupation involves an increased risk of particular... -
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- Analysis of Factors Influencing Secondary Traumatic Stress, Burnout, and Physical Symptoms in Firefighters
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Oh JH, Lim NY
- KMID: 2296683
- J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.
- 2006 Apr;13(1):96-106.
PURPOSE: This study was done to evaluate the factors that influence secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and physical symptoms experienced by firefighters. In addition, a hypothetical model was developed. METHOD: The... -
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- The Association among Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Firefighters
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Ryu SH
- KMID: 2287866
- Korean J Psychopharmacol.
- 2014 Jan;25(1):29-35.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the association among suicidal ideation, anxiety symptoms, and quality of life in firefighters. METHODS: The participants were evaluated by using the Suicidal... -
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- Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Related Factors in Firefighters of a Firestation
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Kwon SC, Song J, Lee SJ, Kim I, Koh J, Ryou H, Kim SH, Kim D, Jung SA
- KMID: 2075034
- Korean J Occup Environ Med.
- 2008 Sep;20(3):193-204.
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the factors related with posttraumatic symptoms and to estimate the prevalence of posttraumatic disorder of urban male firefighters. METHODS: From a study sample comprising 260 male firefighters from... -
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- Association between Job Stress and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory in Firefighters
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Lee DH, Jeon HJ, Shin DH, Chung IS, Lee MY
- KMID: 2035718
- Korean J Occup Environ Med.
- 2009 Dec;21(4):324-336.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship of job stress and scores on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) clinical scales in firefighters. METHOD: A total of 648 firefighters from Daegu Metropolitan City... -
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- Effects of a Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Management Program on Firefighters' Post-traumatic Stress and Depression
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Han D, Bae J
- KMID: 2422596
- J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.
- 2018 Sep;27(3):240-251.
- doi: 10.12934/jkpmhn.2018.27.3.240
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of a post-traumatic stress disorder management program in reducing firefighters' post-traumatic stress and depression. METHODS: This study employed a nonequivalent... -
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- Health Hazards in Firefighters
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Kim KS
- KMID: 2417495
- Hanyang Med Rev.
- 2010 Nov;30(4):296-304.
The work of firefighters is characterized by its danger, urgency, unique work environment, and by its considerable physical requirements. In the process of performing duties such as extinguishing fires, rescuing... -
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- Factors related to heart rate variability among firefighters
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Shin JH, Lee JY, Yang SH, Lee MY, Chung IS
- KMID: 2370905
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2016 ;28(1):25.
- doi: 10.1186/s40557-016-0111-6
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with heart rate variability in firefighters working in a metropolitan city in South Korea. METHODS: Self-administered questionnaires including Korean Occupational... -
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- Depression as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Resilience and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Dissociation in Firefighters
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Kwon TH, Hyun SY, Chung YK, Lim KY, Noh JS, Kang DR, Ha G, Kim NH
- KMID: 2321483
- Korean J Psychosom Med.
- 2016 Jun;24(1):109-116.
- doi: 10.0000/kjpm.2016.24.1.109
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the effects of resilience on posttraumatic stress symptoms and dissociation and whether depression mediates the relationships between resilience and posttraumatic stress symptoms and dissociation. METHODS:... -
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- Factors Related to Sleep Disorders among Male Firefighters
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Lim DK, Baek KO, Chung IS, Lee MY
- KMID: 2153896
- Ann Occup Environ Med.
- 2014 ;26(1):11-11.
- doi: 10.1186/2052-4374-26-11
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate factors associated with sleep disorders in male firefighters working in a metropolitan city in South Korea. METHODS: Self-administered questionnaires including the Nordic... -
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- The Association of Alcohol Problems with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Psychological Hardiness and the Ways of Coping in Firefighters
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Kim JA, Chung YK, Cho SM, Kim SY
- KMID: 2341564
- J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.
- 2009 Nov;48(6):468-473.
OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the association between alcohol problems and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, psychological hardiness, and coping mechanisms in firefighters. METHODS: We conducted an e-mail survey of 131 firefighters... -
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