A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Factors Related to Post-traumatic Growth of Fire Officials

Abstract

Due to the recent global warming and industrialization, natural and social disasters are rapidly increasing, and its scale and loss of property are also getting bigger. In particular, fire officials play a pivotal role in the frontline of these disaster sites and are responsible for the lives and safety of the people at dangerous sites. They may experience a variety of traumatic experiences due to the 24-hour unexpected and unpredictable working environment, leading to health threats and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)[1]. From a national perspective, systematic preventive approach enhancing the mental health of fire officers is considered important as their various traumatic experiences and accompanying post-traumatic stress A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Factors Related to Post-traumatic Growth of Fire Officials Myung-Gwan Kim, Seung-Woo Han Researcher, Graduate School of Public Health, Kyungpook National University, Daegu; Professor, Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Kyungil University, Gyeongsan, Korea