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The Female Emergency Medical Services Experience: A Mixed Methods Study.

Molly McCann-PineoMeghan KeatingTara McEvoyMikayla SchwartzRebecca M SchwartzJonathan WashkoElizabeth WuestmanJonathan Berkowitz
Published in: Prehospital emergency care (2024)
Findings highlight the need to improve the occupational experiences of female EMS clinicians to preserve and encourage the continuation of their participation in this workforce. Specifically tailored interventions aimed at protecting and improving their overall wellbeing are critical, particularly considering the increased occupational burden resulting from the pandemic. Future research should aim to understand specific predictors of adverse mental health outcomes among this population.
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