Impact Of Relationship The Coping Strategies And Social Supports Are Associated With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms In Health Care Social Workers In Makah At Saudi Arabia 2023

Abstract

Background:

Social support consists of both physical and psychological assistance given by family, friends, colleagues, and other organizations. Social support has been shown to help protect against Post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. It is reported that the perception of greater social support correlated with milder Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, and individuals with lower levels of social support are more susceptible Post-traumatic stress disorder patients suffer from severe physical, psychological, and even social consequences. Post-traumatic stress disorder is characterized by severe psychological responses to a traumatic event, such as an earthquake, a war, or sexual assault, some studies show that the prevalence of Post-traumatic stress disorder in ambulance workers is higher than that of other first responders and that ambulance personnel in developing countries have a higher prevalence of Post-traumatic stress disorder than those in developed countries. Aim of the study: To assessment the impact of relationship the coping strategies and social supports are associated with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Health Care Social Workers in Makah at Saudi Arabia 2023 . Method: Data were collected from 200 paramedics working in the Saudi Red Crescent Authority from September to December 2023. Participants completed questionnaires measuring PTSD symptoms (the Screen of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders; SPTSD), passive and active coping strategies, and three forms of social support: support from friends, family and organizational support. Associations between coping strategies, social support and PTSD symptoms were investigated. Results: Show regarding age majority of the study groups from the 40-49 years were (33.0%) the gender many of the respondents were male (85.0 %) the marital status the majority of them[1] married were (42.0%) the education status the majority of the respondents bachelor paramedic were (43.0%) the monthly income the most of participant <8000 were (42.0%) the nationality the majority of the respondents Saudi were (89.0%) while Non-Saudi were (11.0%) . Conclusion: post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in Saudi paramedics should be paid attention to. Social support adjustments were positive resources associated with PTSD symptoms. Moreover, mental adjustment could mediate the relation between social support and PTSD symptoms .