COMPARATIVE SAFETY OF JAK INHIBITORS AND BIOLOGIC DMARDS IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT ANALYSIS

Abstract

Background: Ambulance personnel face demanding work conditions, including long hours, night shifts, and frequent weekend duties, which can adversely affect stress levels, emotional well-being, and work-life balance.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationships among stress, emotional intelligence, and work-life balance in ambulance paramedics.

Methods: A descriptive-correlational design was employed, involving 120 ambulance paramedics with at least two years of experience, recruited from two regional ambulance services. Data were collected via online self-assessment questionnaires between April and June 2023. Descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, SD) and inferential analyses were used to explore variable relationships.

Results: Participants reported moderate stress levels (mean = 87.07) and compromised work-life balance (mean = 41.26), despite demonstrating high emotional intelligence. Work demands frequently intruded on personal life, contributing to fatigue and stress. Higher emotional intelligence was associated with slightly better coping, but it did not fully mitigate work-related strain.

Conclusion: Ambulance personnel exhibit high emotional intelligence but remain vulnerable to stress and disrupted work-life balance due to the demanding nature of their work. Interventions aimed at stress management and work-life support are recommended.