Exploring Disparities in Self-Reported Mental Health Symptoms Across Professional Categories in Spain's Emergency Medical Services: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

Carmen María Martínez-CaballeroM Paz Matellán-HernándezCarlos Eduardo Polo-PortesAna María Reques-MarugánRaúl Soto-CámaraRosa María Cardaba-GarcíaIsrael John Thuissard Susana Navalpotro-Pascual

Published in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2023)

Out-of-hospital EMS workers experienced mental health challenges, showing varying levels of depression, stress, and anxiety across different occupational groups. EMTs were particularly affected.

Keyphrases

mental health
emergency medical
sleep quality
mental illness
healthcare
depressive symptoms
primary care
cross sectional
affordable care act
emergency department
acute care