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Occupational Mental Stress Assessment of Elementary School Teachers and Firefighters – Rescuers

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Šušoliaková O., Šmejkalová J., Papršteinová M., Reboš M.

The New Educational Review

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2013

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vol. 31

94-104

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The presented study aims to compare occupational stress of 50 teachers and 56 firefighters. Both these groups are laden with high exposure to work-related stress. For assessing the occupational load the Meister questionnaire was used. We found that teachers percieved their occupational stress worse than firefighters and reached the 2nd degree of load. They complained mostly about the factor of overload and factors of the stress reactions – fatigue, mental overload and unacceptability to perform pedagogical work in the same intensity for a long time. Firefighters achieved better results (1st degree of load), even better than the population norm. An explanation may be found in the fact that firefighters represent a selected population of emotionally, psychically and physically resistant individuals.

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Influence of Profession on Teachers’ Quality of Life

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Šušoliaková O., Šmejkalová J., Papršteinová M., Hodačová L., Čermáková E.

The New Educational Review

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2013

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vol. 34

223-235

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The aim of this study was to analyze the quality of life (QOL) of 142 primary school teachers and 145 firemen-rescuers. To determine QOL we used a WHOQOL-BREFF questionnaire. Teachers’ QOL was significantly lower in all four domains when compared with firefighters’ QOL; however, it did not differ statistically from the Czech population norms. Significantly lower compared to the norm was only teachers’ satisfaction with their health. Our results showed a significant influence of profession, age and gender on QOL. The influence of subjectively perceived mental stress as a factor reducing the QOL was manifested only in teachers. The explanation for this difference in QOL could be predicting better physical and mental health of firefighters.

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The role of cognitive schemata in the development of posttraumatic stress disorder: results of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies

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Dudek B., Szymczak W.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2011

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vol. 24

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issue 1

29-35

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Objective: There are two theories (by Horowitz and by Foa) which attempt at explaining the process of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) development by information dissonance. The purpose of the present study was to verify these theories via cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. Materials and Methods: The study based on a cross-sectional design was performed on a representative group of Polish firefighters. The study using a longitudinal protocol was conducted among police officers. The level of PTSD was assessed using the Questionnaire for PTSD Measurement (K-PTSD). The sense of coherence (SOC) was measured with the Polish adaptation of the Orientation to Life Questionnaire by A. Antonovsky. Results: In the cross-sectional study, the correlation coefficients between K-PTSD and SOC were –0.35 (p < 0.001) in the group of firefighters and –0.47 (p < 0.001) in that of police officers. In the longitudinal study, the relationship between SOC and PTSD symptoms appeared to be curvilinear and had the U-letter shape. Therefore, we used ANOVA for statistical analysis. Unfortunately, the F(2.31) = 1.900 and p > 0.05 indicated that the tendency we observed was not statistically significant. Conclusions: We would like to propose two possible explanations for the difference in the relationships between SOC and PTSD symptoms obtained in the studies employing the cross-sectional and the longitudinal protocols.

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Stres w środowisku pracy strażaków

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Oskwarek P. P., Tokarska-Rodak M.

Rozprawy Społeczne

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2017

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vol. 11

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issue 2

57-61

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Wstęp. Celem pracy było określenie źródeł stresu zawodowego w opinii strażaków, analiza sposobów radzenia sobie z nim oraz analiza rodzaju deklarowanych symptomów zdrowotnych występujących w związku ze stresem zawodowym. Materiał i metody. Grupę badaną stanowiło 110 strażaków Podziału Bojowego Komendy Miejskiej Państwowej Straży Pożarnej w Białej Podlaskiej. Badania przeprowadzono na przełomie roku 2014/2015, zastosowano metodę sondażu diagnostycznego i autorski kwestionariusz ankiety. Wyniki. 22% ankietowanych strażaków deklaruje, że nie odczuwa stresu podczas wykonywania czynności związanych z wykonywanym zawodem. Największym źródłem stresu dla ankietowanych była odpowiedzialność za życie osób ratowanych (38%) i presja czasu w podejmowaniu decyzji (25%). Deklarowano zdrowotne symptomy stresu: przyspieszony oddech, tętno, podwyższone ciśnienie (25,5%), rozdrażnienie (22,6%), zmęczenie (22,6%); 18,2% ankietowanych korzystało z pomocy psychologa, z zasadami systemu pomocy psychologicznej w Państwowej Straży Pożarnej zapoznało się 69,1% ankietowanych. Wnioski. Konieczne jest podniesienie świadomości strażaków w zakresie istotności pomocy psychologicznej w kwestii radzenia sobie ze stresem towarzyszącym pracy.

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Introduction. The aim of the study was to identify sources of occupational stress as seen by fire-fighters, analyse the ways of dealing with it, as well as consider types of the declared health symptoms which occur due to occupational stress. Material and methods. The surveyed group consisted of 110 firefighters from the Combat Division of the Municipal Command of the State Fire Service in Biała Podlaska. The study was conducted at the turn of 2014/2015, using the diagnostic survey method and the author’s own questionnaire survey. Results. 22% of the surveyed firefighters declare that they do not feel stressed during their occupational activities. The biggest source of stress for the respondents was the responsibility for the lives of rescued people (38%) and the pressure of time in the decision-making process (25%). The declared health symptoms of stress included: accelerated breath and heart rate, increased blood pressure (25.5%), irritability (22.6%), fatigue (22.6%). 18.2% of the respondents sought help from a psychologist and 69.1% were familiar with the principles of the psychological help system in the State Fire Service. Conclusions. It is necessary to raise fire-fighters’ awareness in terms of the relevance of psychological support in coping with occupational stress.

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Recovery of rescuers from a 24-h shift and its association with aerobic fitness

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Lyytikäinen K., Toivonen L., Hynynen E., Lindholm H., Kyröläinen H.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2017

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vol. 30

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issue 3

433-444

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Objectives Rescuers work in 24-h shifts and the demanding nature of the occupation requires adequate recovery between work shifts. The purpose of this study has been to find out what kind of changes in autonomic control may be seen during work shift and its recovery period in the case of rescuers. An additional interest has been to see if aerobic fitness is associated with recovery from work shifts. Material and Methods Fourteen male rescuers (aged 34±9 years old) volunteered to participate in the study. Heart rate variability (HRV) was recorded for 96 h to study stress and recovery, from the beginning of a 24-h work shift to the beginning of the next shift. Aerobic fitness assessment included maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) estimation with a submaximal bicycle ergometer test. Salivary cortisol samples were collected 0 min, 15 min, and 30 min after awakening on the 3 resting days. Results Some HRV parameters showed enhanced autonomic control after the work shift. Stress percentage decreased from the working day to the 2nd rest day (p < 0.05). However, maximal oxygen uptake was not associated with enhanced parasympathetic cardiac control (p > 0.05). Cortisol awakening response was attenuated right after the work shift. Conclusions The HRV findings show that recovery after a long work shift takes several days. Thus, rescuers should pay attention to sufficient recovery before the next work shift, and an integrated model of perceived and physiological measurements could be beneficial to assess cardiovascular strain among rescuers with long work shifts. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2017;30(3):433–444

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Occupational stress and musculoskeletal symptoms in firefighters

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Soteriades E. S., Psalta L., Leka S., Spanoudis G.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2019

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vol. 32

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issue 3

341-352

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Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential association between occupational stress and musculoskeletal symptoms in firefighters. Material and Methods Data were collected among Cypriot firefighters through a battery of adapted questionnaires completed anonymously. Results A total of 430 firefighters (a response rate of 68%) completed the survey (the age range: 21–60 years). A total of 11% of firefighters reported moderate to extremely severe stress through the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale. A total of 40% of firefighters reported musculoskeletal symptoms, the most frequent being back pain. Multivariable-adjusted logistic regression models showed that occupational stress was associated with a 50% higher risk of musculoskeletal symptoms in firefighters after adjusting for age, smoking and obesity (OR = 1.52, p = 0.04). In addition, a positive dose-response relationship was found between occupational stress and musculoskeletal symptoms. Conclusions Occupational stress constitutes a significant risk for firefighters and is associated with higher prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms at work. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2019;32(3):341–52

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Hazard of chemical substances contamination of protective clothing for firefighters – a survey on use and maintenance

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Krzemińska S. M., Szewczyńska M.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2021

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vol. 35

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issue 2

235-248

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ObjectivesThe objective of the work was to analyze the impact of selected factors concerning the use and maintenance of firefighters’ protective clothing worn during rescue operations on the hazard of contamination by chemical substances.Material and MethodsThe participants were firefighters (N = 688) from rescue and firefighting units of the State Fire Service in Poland, aged <30, 31–40, 41–50 or >60 years, with different seniority: up to >21 years of service. The survey questionnaire developed by the authors was used. The questionnaire was available online. The Statistica 10.0 statistical package using the χ2 test was applied in the analysis of the significance of the results.ResultsAs reported by the vast majority (>60%) of the firefighters, the maintenance was carried out after recording an average or a high level of contamination. It was pointed out that removal of the contaminants from protective clothing was difficult (83%). The surfaces of the legs and sleeves of protective clothing were the most contaminated areas. A feeling of discomfort was observed (90%) after returning from firefighting operations due to fire, smoke, or combustion residues.ConclusionsIt is necessary to conduct training and information actions concerning the use and maintenance of protective clothing and the harmfulness of chemicals contaminating the garments used by firefighters.

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Years of service, self-efficacy, stress and burnout among Polish firefighters

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Makara-Studzińska M., Wajda Z., Lizińczyk S.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2020

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vol. 33

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issue 3

283-297

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ObjectivesThe aim of the research was to analyze the impact of selected factors: years of service, the number of interventions, self-efficacy and stress, on occupational burnout. It was hypothesized that firefighters with more years of service and a bigger number of interventions would be characterized by higher perceived stress and burnout, and that self-efficacy would have an impact on reducing the level of perceived stress and burnout.Material and MethodsThe participants were firefighters (N = 576) from 12 Polish voivodeships, aged 20–58 years, with different seniority: up to 3, 4–8, 9–15 or >15 years of service. The following research tools were used: the Link Burnout Questionnaire, the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale, the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale, and an independent questionnaire to gather additional information. A correlation between particular variables was carried out; the Kruskal-Wallis test was performed together with a post-hoc analysis to examine differences in the severity of individual variables depending on seniority, followed by a path analysis studied together with the identification of direct and indirect impacts.ResultsThe number of interventions did not affect the severity of experienced stress or any of the aspects of burnout. Work experience directly influenced the level of perceived stress (β = 0.219), disillusion (β = 0.076), and relationship deterioration (β = –0.156). The generalized sense of self-efficacy was found to impact both on reducing the sense of stress (β = –0.418) and on all 4 aspects of professional burnout: psychophysical exhaustion (β = –0.181), relationship deterioration (β = –0.16), the sense of professional inefficacy (β = –0.275) and disillusion (β = –0.143).ConclusionsThe results have shown that: 1) the number of interventions does not affect the severity of experienced stress or particular aspects of burnout; 2) years of service increase the severity of experienced stress and occupational burnout; 3) self-efficacy has an impact both on reducing the sense of stress and on all aspects of burnout.

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Spine pain in the firefighter profession

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Fiodorenko-Dumas Ż., Kurkowska A., Paprocka-Borowicz M.

Medycyna Pracy

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2018

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vol. 69

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issue 4

365-373

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Background Musculoskeletal disorders mainly affecting the spine constitute one of the major social problems. Frequently, they constitute the cause of prolonged absence at work. Working in a fire brigade is specific because of the physical strain, working time under adverse conditions or stress related to rescue operations. Material and Methods The study group comprised 61 firefighters, 60 men (98.36%) and 1 woman (1.64%). The age of examined firefighters ranged 20–56 years old. The average age of the examined persons was 33.77 years old and the average working service in a fire brigade was 9.59 years. The following research instruments were applied as the study methods: own survey, the Numerical Rating Scale, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) – long version and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire. The Pearson correlation coefficient at significance level of p < 0.05 was used for determining the dependencies among the variables. Results Knowledge of ergonomic lifting and handling principles concerning heavy loads was reported by 84% of the group, the remaining 16% declared ignorance of such rules. The dependence of pain on the length of service of the examined was insignificant and amounted to 0.281 Pearson’s r. The results of the ODI questionnaire did not significantly change statistically with age. Conclusions The IPAQ confirmed the high level of physical activity of the study population. Even though the study group was small, the results of ODI showed a minor degree of disability. Med Pr 2018;69(4):365–373

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Trenażery wspomagające kształcenie i doskonalenie zawodowe strażaków oraz aspirantów straży pożarnej

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Grabowski A.

Edukacja Ustawiczna Dorosłych

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2018

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issue 2

156-163

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Training and professional development of people working in dangerous conditions requires the use of special teaching aids and resources dedicated to specific activities. A good example are the rescue operations performed by firefighters, especially in the area of particularly dangerous fire-fighting activities. The multi-stage training process utilizing various types of physical and virtual training system is helpful in preparing firefighters for work, including learning of fire-fighting procedures. Moreover such training systems give uniq

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Dostępność transportowa od jednostek straży pożarnych do budynków zlokalizowanych na terenach zalewowych w powiecie zduńskowolskim

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Borowska-Stefańska M.

Biuletyn Szadkowski

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2016

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vol. 16

321-335

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The goal of this article is to assess transport accessibility from fire brigades to objects located within the flood hazard zone in the district of Zduńska Wola. To determine the areas exposed to floods, flood hazard maps and planning documents were used, including the study of the conditions and directions of spatial development. On this basis, the objects located within areas exposed to floods were identified, using the Topographic Objects Database. This database was also used to locate the fire brigade units, operating within the National Rescue and Firefighting System in the analyzed district and neighboring municipalities. To carry out the analysis of the transport accessibility, data from OpenStreetMap (OSM) and a tool for network analysis in the ArcGis were employed. It was found that within the flood hazard areas in the surveyed municipalities are 514 buildings. 41 of these objects can be accessed from the municipal units of the fire brigade in up to 8 minutes, and 79 buildings can be reached in up to 15 minutes. In the case of flood, the remaining buildings can be reached in up to 15 minutes from the voluntary fire brigades.

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W artykule za cel przyjęto ocenę dostępności transportowej z jednostek straży pożarnych do budynków zlokalizowanych na terenach zalewowych w powiecie zduńskowolskim. Do wyznaczania terenów zalewowych wykorzystano mapy zagrożenia powodziowego oraz dokumenty planistyczne, w tym studia uwarunkowań i kierunków zagospodarowania przestrzennego. Na tej podstawie dokonano identyfikacji obiektów zlokalizowanych na terenach zagrożonych powodziami, przy wykorzystaniu Bazy Danych Obiektów Topograficznych. Baza ta posłużyła również do lokalizacji jednostek straży pożarnych wpisanych do Krajowego Systemu Ratowniczo-Gaśniczego i wytypowanych do współpracy z systemem Państwowego Ratownictwa Medycznego, które znajdują się na obszarze analizowanego powiatu oraz gmin z nim bezpośrednio sąsiadujących. Stwierdzono, że w granicach terenów zalewowych badanych gmin znajduje się łącznie 514 budynków. Do 41 obiektów jest zapewniony dojazd z komend miejskich jednostek PSP w czasie do 8 minut oraz do 79 w czasie do 15 minut. W przypadku nadejścia powodzi do pozostałych budynków dojazd jest możliwy w czasie do 15 minut z jednostek OSP.

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Wybrane cechy osobowości funkcjonariuszy Państwowej Straży Pożarnej jako predyktory elastyczności w radzeniu sobie ze stresem

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Stępka-Tykwińska E., Basińska M. A., Sołtys M., Piórowska A.

Medycyna Pracy

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2019

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vol. 70

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issue 5

555-565

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Background The flexibility in coping with stress is a new construct in Europe, which allows for a more insightful understanding of individual coping mechanisms, perceived as a process of continuous search for more effective solutions. An individual who is capable of coping with stress in a flexible way, notices the lack of effectiveness of some methods of coping, seeks new solutions, has a wide repertoire of coping strategies, as well as shows reflexivity to see the lack of effectiveness in coping. The profession of a firefighter is characterized by a high level of stress, so people performing this profession should be aware of the remedial actions undertaken and their actual effectiveness. Material and Methods Altogether, 163 officers of the State Fire Service were examined. The following questionnaires were used in the study: the Polish adaptation of the Impulsiveness-Venturesomeness-Empathy (IVE) Questionnaire, the Coping Flexibility Questionnaire (Polish name: Kwestionariusz elastyczności w radzeniu sobie ze stresem – KERS-14), and a personal survey. Results Firefighters with more risky attitudes were found to display greater flexibility in coping, in terms of having a wider repertoire and variability in the applied strategies. In the case of officers with the shortest service period (< 9 years), the lower level of empathy was associated with a higher variability of coping strategies, while in officers with the longest service period (> 14 years), the level of variation in coping strategies correlated positively with the level of empathy. Conclusions Risk taking propensity is an important predictor of flexibility in coping. The service period is a moderator (at the level of statistical tendency) of the relationship between empathy and flexibility in coping, especially in the field of variability in the use of coping strategies. Med Pr. 2019;70(5):555–65

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Wstęp Elastyczność w radzeniu sobie ze stresem jest w kulturze europejskiej nowym konstruktem. Pozwala lepiej rozumieć mechanizmy radzenia sobie jednostki ujmowane jako proces ciągłego poszukiwania nowych, bardziej skutecznych rozwiązań. Jednostka elastycznie radząca sobie ze stresem, która zauważa nieskuteczność podejmowanych przez siebie działań, posiada szeroki repertuar strategii radzenia sobie, szuka nowych rozwiązań i wykazuje się refleksyjnością pozwalającą na dostrzeżenie nieskuteczności działania. Zawód strażaka jest profesją charakteryzującą się wysokim poziomem stresu, a osoby go wykonujące powinny cechować się świadomością podejmowanych działań zaradczych i ich faktycznej skuteczności. Materiał i metody Zbadano 163 funkcjonariuszy Państwowej Straży Pożarnej. W badaniach korzystano z Kwestionariusza impulsywności (polska adaptacja Impulsiveness-Venturesomeness- Empathy − IVE Questionnaire), Kwestionariusza elastyczności w radzeniu sobie ze stresem (KERS-14) i ankiety osobowej. Wyniki Funkcjonariusze Państwowej Straży Pożarnej cechujący się bardziej nasiloną skłonnością do ryzyka wykazują większą elastyczność w radzeniu sobie ze stresem w zakresie dysponowania szerszym repertuarem i zmiennością stosowanych strategii. U funkcjonariuszy z najkrótszym stażem służby (< 9 lat) niższy poziom empatii wiązał się z wyższym poziomem zmienności strategii radzenia sobie ze stresem, a u funkcjonariuszy z najdłuższym stażem służby (> 14 lat) poziom zmienności tej strategii wzrastał wraz z poziomem empatii. Wnioski Skłonność do ryzyka jest istotnym predyktorem elastyczności w radzeniu sobie ze stresem. Staż służby jest moderatorem (na poziomie tendencji statystycznej) związku między empatią a elastycznością w radzeniu sobie ze stresem, szczególnie w zakresie zmienności stosowania strategii radzenia sobie. Med. Pr. 2019;70(5):555–565

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Dwa typy elastyczności – w radzeniu sobie i poznawcza – oraz ich relacja z odczuwanym stresem wśród funkcjonariuszy straży pożarnej

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Borzyszkowska A., Basińska M. A.

Medycyna Pracy

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2020

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vol. 71

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issue 4

441-450

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BackgroundFlexibility in coping with stress and cognitive flexibility are new constructs both in Polish and European psychological sciences. A person displaying flexibility in coping has a wide repertoire of remedial strategies, which he or she is able to change if the situation so requires, and which reflect on the strategies used, while a person displaying cognitive flexibility is ready to look for new ways to cope. The profession of a firefighter involves exposure to various stressors, and occupational stress can affect not only mental health, but also the quality of work performed. That is why flexibility in coping with stress and cognitive flexibility seem so important. The aim of the study was to perform empirical verification of the relationship between flexibility in coping and cognitive flexibility, as well as to determine their relationship with the stress perceived by the respondents.Material and MethodsOverall, 104 firefighters (males only) were qualified for the examination. The average age of the respondents was 34 years (SD = 7.81). The Flexibility in Coping with Stress Questionnaire (FCSQ-14), the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) were used.ResultsThere is a statistically significant relationship between flexibility in coping with stress and its dimensions, and cognitive flexibility and its dimensions, in the examined group of firefighters. The strongest positive relationship was observed between cognitive flexibility and repertoire (r = 0.639, p < 0.001), and the weakest between cognitive control and reflectivity (r = 0.257, p = 0.009). A statistically significant negative relationship was found between flexibility in coping with stress (r = –0.339, p = 0.001) and cognitive flexibility (r = –0.359, p < 0.001), and stress experienced by the respondents. There was no statistically significant relationship between reflectivity, which is a dimension of flexibility in coping with stress, and perceived stress.ConclusionsThere is a need to consider the possibility of including in the prevention programs addressed to firefighters the need to support subjective resources, which include flexibility in coping with stress and cognitive flexibility. The results also indicate the need to deepen research in order to better understand the constructs of flexibility in coping with stress and cognitive flexibility.

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WstępElastyczność w radzeniu sobie ze stresem i elastyczność poznawcza to konstrukty nowe na gruncie polskich i europejskich nauk psychologicznych. Osoba elastyczna w radzeniu sobie posiada szeroki repertuar poddawanych refleksji strategii zaradczych, zmienianych w zależności od ich skuteczności lub specyfiki sytuacji. Osoba elastyczna poznawczo jest gotowa do poszukiwania nowych sposobów radzenia sobie. Zawód strażaka wiąże się z narażeniem na różne stresory, a stres zawodowy może wpływać nie tylko na zdrowie psychiczne, lecz również na jakość wykonywanej pracy. Dlatego elastyczność w radzeniu sobie ze stresem i elastyczność poznawcza wydają się tak ważne. Celem badania była empiryczna weryfikacja związku pomiędzy elastycznością w radzeniu sobie i elastycznością poznawczą oraz określenie ich relacji z odczuwanym przez badanych stresem.Materiał i metodyDo badania zakwalifikowano 104 strażaków – tylko mężczyzn. Średni wiek badanych to 34 lata (SD = 7,81). Wykorzystano Kwestionariusz elastyczności w radzeniu sobie (KERS-14), Kwestionariusz elastyczności poznawczej (KEP) oraz Skalę odczuwanego stresu (Perceived Stress Scale – PSS-10).WynikiU badanych strażaków występował istotny statystycznie związek między elastycznością w radzeniu sobie ze stresem i jej wymiarami a elastycznością poznawczą i jej wymiarami. Najsilniejszy pozytywny związek zaobserwowano pomiędzy elastycznością poznawczą i repertuarem strategii (r = 0,639, p < 0,001), najsłabszy – pomiędzy kontrolą poznawczą a refleksyjnością (r = 0,257, p = 0,009). Dowiedziono, że występuje istotny statystycznie negatywny związek pomiędzy elastycznością w radzeniu sobie ze stresem (r = –0,339, p = 0,001) i elastycznością poznawczą (r = –0,359, p < 0,001) a odczuwanym przez badanych stresem. Nie odnotowano istotnego statystycznie związku pomiędzy refleksyjnością stanowiącą wymiar elastyczności w radzeniu sobie a odczuwanym przez strażaków stresem.WnioskiNależy rozważyć możliwość uwzględnienia w programach profilaktycznych skierowanych do strażaków potrzeby wspierania zasobów podmiotowych, do których zaliczyć można elastyczność w radzeniu sobie ze stresem i elastyczność poznawczą. Wyniki wskazują również na konieczność pogłębienia badań w celu lepszego zrozumienia obu konstruktów.

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Kilka uwag o narracji biograficznej czeskich strażaków (projekt Społeczeństwo czeskie w okresie tzw. normalizacji i transformacji w świetle oral history)

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Bortlová H. V.

Wrocławski Rocznik Historii Mówionej

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2013

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vol. 3

175-185

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Through historical analysis and interpretation of memories of Czech/Czechoslovak firefighters who have been professionally active since 1960s until 1990s (and/or beyond), his paper aims to analyze the ways in which his socio-professional group has been behaving during the last 40–50 years. Given that only very little historical research has been done on members of this group, the paper represents a first pioneer attempt. The research is a continuation of previous research projects conducted by Czech oral historians focused on working class members and on changes of their opinions, attitudes and behavior before and after 1989. The author’s ambition is to contribute to the current knowledge of the nature and specifics of the mentioned „normalization” regime (1969–1989) as well as the „transformation-to-democracy” era (1990s) in Czechoslovakia. In the present paper the author outlines the current state of research (20 conducted interviews with 10 firefighters as to the end of 2012), comments on some methodological problems associated with oral-historical research of this group and offers her interpretations of selected topics.

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Recovery of rescuers from a 24-h shift and its association with aerobic fitness

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Wybrane cechy osobowości funkcjonariuszy Państwowej Straży Pożarnej jako predyktory elastyczności w radzeniu sobie ze stresem

Dwa typy elastyczności – w radzeniu sobie i poznawcza – oraz ich relacja z odczuwanym stresem wśród funkcjonariuszy straży pożarnej

Kilka uwag o narracji biograficznej czeskich strażaków (projekt Społeczeństwo czeskie w okresie tzw. normalizacji i transformacji w świetle oral history)