Resilience, Anxiety, and Trauma Exposure: A Multifaceted Examination of Firefighters’ Mental Health
Abstract
This thesis examines the association between resilience and anxiety symptoms among firefighters, considering demographic factors, and investigates critical incident exposures across different demographic groups. Regression models were used to analyze relationships between variables. Adjusted for demographic factors, firefighters with high resilience showed 95% lower odds of anxiety (OR= 0.05; 95% CI: 0.01-0.19). Significant differences in critical incident exposure and impact were found based on demographic factors. The study suggests the importance of considering both individual resilience and demographic factors in addressing firefighter mental health. While further research is warranted, these findings underscore the need for tailored interventions and targeted support systems that account for individual differences. Such approaches could lead to more effective strategies for enhancing psychological well-being among firefighters, potentially improving job performance.