The Effect of Psychological First Aid Intervention on Stress and Resilience in Volunteers Working in Kahramanmaraş Centered Earthquakes

Purpose: It was aimed to compare the effectiveness of online psychological first aid intervention on stress and psychological resilience in volunteers who took part in earthquakes.

Method: This is a single-blind randomized controlled experimental study conducted to determine the effect of online psychological first aid intervention on the stress and resilience levels of volunteers who took part in the earthquake.

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Key information

Conditions

Psychological Resilience Earthquake Mental Disorders Stress Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The data of the study were collected between February 20, 2023 and March 20, 2023 in the form of group interviews by applying online psychological first aid to volunteers working in Kahramanmaraş Centered Earthquakes that occurred in Turkey on Monday, Feb

Trabzon, 61000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In this study, it is aimed to compare the effectiveness of the online psychological first aid intervention on stress and psychological resilience given to the volunteers working in various provinces (11 provinces) affected by the Kahramanmaraş Centered Earthquakes.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Volunteering in the earthquake zone,
Not having a perception disorder that will prevent communication,
To volunteer to participate in the research.

Exclusion criteria

Having a communication barrier,
Not wanting to be involved in the study.

Treatment and study plan

psychological first aid

Behavioral

The effect of psychological first aid on earthquake victims was measured using the resilience scale and the secondary traumatic stress scale.

Primary outcomes

1st hypothesis

Time frame: 2 weeks

The resilience level of the experimental group who received psychological first aid intervention was increased by using the psychological resilience scale.
2nd hypothesis

Time frame: 2 weeks

The stress level of the experimental group, which received psychological first aid intervention, was reduced by using the secondary stress scale psychological.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Medeniyet University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: May 22, 2023
Registry last updated: May 22, 2023

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