Abstract
The role of lifestyle on mental health in the ambulance worker population is unclear. The aim of this paper is to explore the role and impact of lifestyle on the mental health of ambulance workers within the United Kingdom (UK). Participants (N = 160) were recruited from 4 NHS ambulance trusts in England. Data were collected on lifestyle factors (sleep, physical activity and alcohol use) and mental health outcomes (trauma, anxiety, depression and stress); these were assessed by use of various questionnaires including validated measures. Sleep was shown to be the single biggest unique and significant predictor to all mental health outcomes. Suggestions for future research and intervention are considered.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 159-171 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 11 May 2021 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 11 May 2021 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Ambulance worker
- lifestyle
- mental health
- paramedic
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