Prevalence of Exposures and Moral Injury in First Responders.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Workers in high-stakes occupations, such as first responders, are at risk of exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) and moral injury, yet research with first responders has been scarce. This study aimed to assess the frequency of exposure to PMIEs, the prevalence of moral injury, and the correlation between moral injury and other mental health symptoms.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics working for a large urban Fire Department in California were invited to complete an online, confidential survey using validated scales to assess exposure to PMIEs, moral injury symptoms, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, alcohol use, and burnout between Februa

SUBMITTER: Maguen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12547314 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature