Predictors of sleep quality in the Swiss alpine rescue service

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Introduction: Sleep is a prerequisite for mental health, but data are lacking with regard to sleep quality in voluntary emergency and rescue workers. In this analysis of data from a larger study, we assess sleep quality and explore possible risk and protective factors of Swiss alpine rescue personnel. Methods: Using data from an online survey of 465 mountain rescuers, we estimated sleep quality with the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Participants additionally completed the PTSD Checklist-5 (PCL-5), the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) and the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12). Results: Only 14% of the participants indicated poor sleep quality. Moreover, higher scores on the GHQ-12, PCL-5, and PSS-10 emerged as risk factors for poor sleep quality. Conclusion: Our results indicate a good sleep quality in Swiss alpine rescue personnel. Risk factors for poor sleep quality were poorer general mental health, the presence of PTSD symptoms, and higher perceived stress.
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Authors Mikutta, Christian A;Schmid, Julia J;Ehlert, Prof. Ulrike;
Journal Sleep Epidemiology
Year 2023
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667343623000033
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Medicine Science neurosciences. biological psychiatry. neuropsychiatry general. including nature conservation, geographical distribution social sciences physiology communities. classes. races colonies and colonization. emigration and immigration. international migration

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