Assessing the role of sustainability competencies in enhancing psychological first aid effectiveness for disaster responders in Fiji.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological first aid (PFA) is essential for mental health and wellbeing after traumatic events. Integrating competency-based outcomes is crucial with the increasing demand for effective psychological first-aid interventions. This study examines the correlation between sustainability competencies and PFA principles within Fiji's disaster responder's context.

Method

The research was guided by a theoretical framework based on a comprehensive review of sustainability competencies and PFA principles. A cross-sectional survey assessed the importance of sustainability competencies in disaster responders to deliver PFA effectively. The survey used a stratified random sampling method to get diverse PFA-trained participants (66%) and non-PFA trained (34%), aiming to unde

SUBMITTER: Nair M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11234834 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature