Predictors of sleep quality in the Swiss alpine rescue service

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 Snorkels 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 Textiles 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.