Psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and burnout among international humanitarian aid workers: a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

International humanitarian aid workers providing care in emergencies are subjected to numerous chronic and traumatic stressors.

Objectives

To examine consequences of such experiences on aid workers' mental health and how the impact is influenced by moderating variables.

Methodology

We conducted a longitudinal study in a sample of international non-governmental organizations. Study outcomes included anxiety, depression, burnout, and life and job satisfaction. We performed bivariate regression analyses at three time points. We fitted generalized estimating equation multivariable regression models for the longitudinal analyses.

Results

Study participants from 19 NGOs were assessed at three time points: 212 participated at pre-deployment; 169 (80%) post-

SUBMITTER: Lopes Cardozo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3440316 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature