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Leila Ghanbari-Afra, Mina Gaeeni, Jafar Shahbazpour,
Volume 27, Issue 4 (10-2024)
Abstract
Introduction: The fundamental role of marital satisfaction is vital in family formation and marriage survival. Marital dissatisfaction can make couples fail to solve their conflicts. Marital discontent, combined with job-related stress such as pre-hospital emergencies, can lead to heightened conflict in job responsibilities. It leads to the effect on personnel, patients, and their families. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the marital satisfaction of pre-hospital emergency personnel at Qom University of Medical Sciences in 2023.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 pre-hospital personnel of Qom University of Medical Sciences in May 2023. The sampling method was a stratified cluster. The data collection tool included the "Demographic Information" checklist and Enrich's "Marital Satisfaction" questionnaire. Data analysis was done using descriptive tests, Independent T-test, and Regression.
Results: The average age of the participants was 37.3 ± 7.06. More than half of the participants had a bachelor's degree. Most people had rotating shifts. The average score of marital satisfaction was 145.94 ± 22.21. Based on the results of the multivariate regression test, the variables of education, employment status, work experience, type of shift, having a second job, and having a job other than medical staff explain 63% of the variance of marital satisfaction of pre-hospital personnel.
Conclusions: According to the findings of the present study, in general, the marital satisfaction of pre-hospital emergency personnel of Qom University of Medical Sciences is at an average to high level. People with a fixed shift, with a second job, high work experience, without a fixed job status, and bachelor's and associate's degrees had less marital satisfaction than others. Therefore, managers and policymakers in the health field must pay more attention to the quality of family life, especially the married life of pre-hospital emergency workers with the mentioned conditions.
Hamidreza Zeraatkhah, Atye Babaii, Leila Ghanbari-Afra, Hanieh Ziabakhsh,
Volume 28, Issue 1 (3-2025)
Abstract
Background and Purpose: Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are the frontline medical personnel who often face stressful and critical situations. Job hardiness can enhance their capacity to withstand challenging circumstances and both physical and mental pressures. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the level of job hardiness among EMTs and its associated factors.
Materials and Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional descriptive design involving 216 EMTs from Qom University of Medical Sciences in 2024. A stratified random sampling method was utilized. Data were collected using a demographic and occupational information checklist and a job hardiness scale. Data analysis was conducted employing ANOVA, independent t-tests, and regression analyses. A significance level of less than 0.05 was deemed statistically significant.
Findings: The average age of participants was 32.26 ± 6.34 years, with over two-thirds having bachelor's degrees and working rotating shifts. The average score for job hardiness was 44.67 ± 5.30. Results from multivariable regression indicated that educational status and a sufficient number of personnel accounted for 42% of the variance in job hardiness among EMTs.
Conclusion: Findings reveal that EMTs exhibit moderate to high job hardiness. Furthermore, adequate staffing levels and higher educational attainment positively correlated with increased job hardiness scores.
Hasan Rahmani, Faezeh Asgari , Abed Asgari, Habiballah Rahimi, Leila Ghanbari-Afra,
Volume 28, Issue 4 (10-2025)
Abstract
Introduction: Maintaining general health and preventing occupational burnout are two fundamental components of individuals' lives, and each can influence the other. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the relationship between occupational burnout and general health among emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 150 EMTs from Qom University of Medical Sciences in 2020, who were selected by a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: Based on the findings of the present study, the average age of participants was 35.14 ± 8.09 years. The average scores for occupational burnout and general health were 57.98 ± 19.28 and 48.26 ± 10.97, respectively. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between occupational burnout and general health (r = 0.613, P < 0.001)
Conclusions: Based on the findings of the present study, occupational burnout and general health among the EMTs were at a moderate level. Higher burnout scores were associated with worsened general health disorders among EMTs. It seems that selecting students interested in prehospital emergency professions can enhance the situation of this feeling in individuals working in this field. Additionally, it is essential for prehospital managers to pay attention to the occupational burnout and general health in order to improve the quality of services provided by the EMTs.
