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Prior Trauma, Health Behaviors, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Humanitarian Aid Workers

出版	Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology, 2006
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=2gcHOAAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋Studies of humanitarian aid workers have documented significant levels of work-related trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . Research with aid workers is needed to identify risk factors for PTSD. Associations have been identified in other populations between prior physical or sexual abuse, health behaviors such as physical activity and eating problems, and PTSD. This study examined relationships between prior abuse, health behaviors, and PTSD symptoms in a sample of 111 humanitarian aid workers. Staff completed a telephone interview assessing exposure to abuse, current PTSD symptoms, and eating/exercise habits. Unwanted sexual experience was associated with PTSD symptoms and previous day's intake of fruit/vegetables after controlling for demographics (age, gender, race, and marital status). Frequency of physical activity was negatively associated with PTSD symptoms after controlling for demographics and unwanted sexual experience. Results indicate that: 1) aid workers with prior exposure to unwanted sexual experience may be more vulnerable to PTSD in the field; 2) regular physical activity may help increase resilience to PTSD symptoms; 3) aid workers with PTSD symptoms may be at risk for a sedentary lifestyle. Aid organizations can use this information in planning training and support interventions for aid workers.