E-ISSN 1658-8487
 
2023, Vol: 4, Issue: 2
4 / 2Current Issue Online First Archive Aims and Scope Abstracting & Indexing Most Accessed Articles Most Downloaded Articles Most Cited Articles

Original Article 


The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Murdhi Halw AlAnazi, Alfatimah Alsabi, Abdullah Almegbal, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alabdullatif.

Abstract
Background: Emergency medical services personnel are not aware of the significance and the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among them and its effect on their mental well-being and the quality of patient care.
Objective: The current study aimed to assess the prevalence of PTSD and its associated factors among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted including all accessible emergency medical services personnel working at five hospitals in Riyadh during the period from November to December 2022. Data were collected using the three-phase method including identification of eligible care providers, approaching using an interview-based questionnaire, and recruitment of the questionnaires that were administered to all pre-hospital care providers.
Results: A total of 138 emergency personnel were included. A total of 74 (53.6%) were emergency specialists, 12 (8.7%) were emergency technicians, 39 (28.3%) were interns or physicians, and 13 (9.4%) were nurses or paramedics. The most endorsed symptoms included loss of interest in activities that the participants used to enjoy (45.7%), followed by feeling very upset when something reminded them of the stressful experience (44.2%), and trouble falling or staying asleep. A total of 42 (30.4%) participants experienced PTSD (95% CI: 23.1%-38.2%).
Conclusion:
The current study revealed that nearly one out of each three emergency personnel experienced symptoms coping with PTSD. The higher rate was estimated among old age and participants with higher experience years. Avoiding memories and sleep disturbance were the most reported symptoms.

Key words: Post-traumatic stress, psychological disorders, emergency staff, prevalence, determinants.


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Murdhi Halw AlAnazi
Articles by Alfatimah Alsabi
Articles by Abdullah Almegbal
Articles by Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alabdullatif
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

AlAnazi MH, Alsabi A, Almegbal A, Alabdullatif AA. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. SJEMed. 2023; 4(2): 341-346. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1676481378

Web Style

AlAnazi MH, Alsabi A, Almegbal A, Alabdullatif AA. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. https://sjemed.com/?mno=143898 [Access: October 02, 2023]. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1676481378

AMA (American Medical Association) Style

AlAnazi MH, Alsabi A, Almegbal A, Alabdullatif AA. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. SJEMed. 2023; 4(2): 341-346. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1676481378


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

AlAnazi MH, Alsabi A, Almegbal A, Alabdullatif AA. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. SJEMed. (2023), [cited October 02, 2023]; 4(2): 341-346. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1676481378


Harvard Style

AlAnazi, M. H., Alsabi, . A., Almegbal, . A. & Alabdullatif, . A. A. (2023) The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. SJEMed, 4 (2), 341-346. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1676481378


Turabian Style

AlAnazi, Murdhi Halw, Alfatimah Alsabi, Abdullah Almegbal, and Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alabdullatif. 2023. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 4 (2), 341-346. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1676481378


Chicago Style

AlAnazi, Murdhi Halw, Alfatimah Alsabi, Abdullah Almegbal, and Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alabdullatif. "The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 4 (2023), 341-346. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1676481378


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

AlAnazi, Murdhi Halw, Alfatimah Alsabi, Abdullah Almegbal, and Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Alabdullatif. "The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 4.2 (2023), 341-346. Print. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1676481378


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

AlAnazi, M. H., Alsabi, . A., Almegbal, . A. & Alabdullatif, . A. A. (2023) The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency medical services personnel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 4 (2), 341-346. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1676481378




Most Viewed Articles
  • Safety issues faced by paramedics in ambulances in Saudi Arabia
    Saud Ali Algaribi, Lutfiah Abdulaziz Qawwas, Bandar Al mufareh, Ali Hassan Aldehaim, Mohammed. Al jumaan, Maumon Mahmud, Kharsan Mohammed Almakhalas
    SJEMed. 2021; 2(1): 54-59
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1592791607

  • Workplace violence against healthcare providers in emergency departments in Saudi Arabia
    Faisal Alhusain, Maryam Aloqalaa, Danah Alrusayyis, Khalid Alshehri, Sadaqah Wazzan, Nouf Alwelyee, Aljerian Nawfal
    SJEMed. 2020; 1(1): 5-14
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1571404869

  • A look into a new evolving medical specialty, "Dignitary Medicine"
    Mobarak Al Mulhim
    SJEMed. 2020; 1(1): 32-32
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1577634217

  • Assessment of helicopter versus ground emergency medical services in reducing mortality rate and the length of stay in adult trauma patients between 2002 and 2014 recorded in King Abdulaziz Medical City trauma registry
    Shahad Aldelaijan, Mona Alsanae, Maysan almegbel, Nouf Alsadoun, Shahad Altoyan, Wasmiyah Alshammari, Areej Madani, Zainab Alhussaini, Alaa Althubaiti, Nawfal Aljerian
    SJEMed. 2020; 1(1): 15-19
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1576150683

  • Intravenous fluid therapy in the noncritically ill patient. Our experience at a tertiary care emergency department in Abu Dhabi
    Bashar Elwir, Patrick Ukwade, Ayesha Almemari
    SJEMed. 2020; 1(1): 20-24
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1573218676

    •
    Most Downloaded
  • The efficiency of the medical priority dispatch system in improving patient outcomes
    Maha Baabdullah, Hamsah Faden, Rawan Alsubhi, Ahmed Almalki, Basim Masri, Abdullah Alharbi
    SJEMed. 2020; 1(2): 110-120
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1586163179

  • Techniques and tools used in trauma patients transfer: a review
    Albraa F. Shodari, Majdah A. Almaghrabi, Sarah A. Basindwah, Banan F. Alhazmi, Salah M. Fallatah
    SJEMed. 2021; 2(1): 85-91
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1598298728

  • An evidence-based assessment of CPR knowledge among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia
    Abdulelah Abualfraj, Ahmed Halawani, Ali Alshehri, Reema Hakim, Anas Hamam
    SJEMed. 2022; 3(1): 063-074
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1619377187

  • Safety issues faced by paramedics in ambulances in Saudi Arabia
    Saud Ali Algaribi, Lutfiah Abdulaziz Qawwas, Bandar Al mufareh, Ali Hassan Aldehaim, Mohammed. Al jumaan, Maumon Mahmud, Kharsan Mohammed Almakhalas
    SJEMed. 2021; 2(1): 54-59
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1592791607

  • Workplace violence against healthcare providers in emergency departments in Saudi Arabia
    Faisal Alhusain, Maryam Aloqalaa, Danah Alrusayyis, Khalid Alshehri, Sadaqah Wazzan, Nouf Alwelyee, Aljerian Nawfal
    SJEMed. 2020; 1(1): 5-14
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1571404869

    •
    Most Cited Articles
  • The burden on EDs during Hajj due to pilgrim noncompliance with treatment for chronic conditions
    Areej Omar BaDawood, Asseil Ali Bossei, Mohammed Fahad AlSabhani, Sana Moghram AlAhmari, Mohammed Tariq Shata, Anas F. Hamam
    SJEMed. 2020; 1(2): 103-109
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1571844482
    Cited : 4 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Workplace violence against healthcare providers in emergency departments in Saudi Arabia
    Faisal Alhusain, Maryam Aloqalaa, Danah Alrusayyis, Khalid Alshehri, Sadaqah Wazzan, Nouf Alwelyee, Aljerian Nawfal
    SJEMed. 2020; 1(1): 5-14
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1571404869
    Cited : 3 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Pursuing Health Sector Transformation Plan, Saudi Vision 2030: Establishing a Trauma Epidemiology Center to Reduce Road Traffic Injuries in Saudi Arabia
    Yousef M. Alsofayan, Ahmad M. Alkhorisi, Suliman A. Alghnam, Hani A. Almalki, Majed D. Alsaihani, Monerah A. Almazroa, Abdullah K. Alharbi, Fahad S. Alhajjaj, Jalal M. Alowais
    SJEMed. 2022; 3(1): 001-004
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1637261303
    Cited : 2 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • "We Are All Responsible" is a Saudi swarm intelligence leadership in the face of COVID-19
    Abdullah A.Alhadhira
    SJEMed. 2020; 1(2): 37-44
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1589573868
    Cited : 2 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Burnout and Stress Among Emergency Physicians in the Kingdom of Bahrain
    Feras H. Abuzeyad, Luma Bashmi, Priya Das, Abrar Al Ansari, Stephanie Hsu, Ghada Al Qasim, Naser Mohamed Ali Mansoor, Abdulla Almusalam
    SJEMed. 2021; 2(3): 234-243
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/SJEMed/72-1622453157
    Cited : 2 times [Click to see citing articles]

    •

    About Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine

    Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed publication. The journal is available free online at https://sjemed.com/.  ... Read more.



    For best results, please use Internet Explorer or Google Chrome.

    Contact Information

    Waraqa Scientific Publishing House, Saudi Arabia. 

    Prince Mohamed Ben Saad Road, Building #6427, First floor, office # 1&2, Al Malqa Neighborhood, P.O.Box 3254, post code:13524. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    https://waraqa.sa/

    Editorial Office Email: contact@sjemed.com

    Editor in Chief Email: eic@sjemed.com

    Contact the Publisher:

    Discover STM Publishing Ltd.

    82 Leslie's Arch, Old Quarter, Ballincollig, Cork, P31 RY62, Ireland.
    https://discoverpublish.com/

    Email: contact@discoverpublish.com
    POLICIES & JOURNAL LINKS
    Author Login
    Reviewer Login
    About Publisher
    Advertising Policy
    Author's Rights and Obligations
    Conflict of Interest Policy
    Copyright Information
    Digital Archiving & Preservation Policies
    Editorial Policies
    Peer Review Policy
    Editorial & Peer Review Process
    License Information
    Plagiarism Policy
    Privacy Policy
    Protection of Research Participants (Statement On Human And Animal Rights)
    Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement
    Corrections, Retractions & Expressions of Concern
    Self-Archiving Policies
    Statement of Informed Consent
    Terms of Use