Vicarious trauma in public health workers
Role of social workers in prevention
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15801205 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amal Khalid Alqablan (National Guard Health Affairs, corresponding author), Maha Saad Almahboub (National Guard Health Affairs) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | S1 |
| Pages | 947-954 |
| Publication date | 2021-01-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Health Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2550-696X • E-ISSN: 2550-6978 |
| Publisher | Universidad Tecnica de Manabi (PUBLISHER • EC) |
| DOI | 10.53730/ijhs.v5ns1.14988 |
| OpenAlex | W4400961360 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 14 |
Aim: This study explores the prevalence and prevention of vicarious trauma among public health workers, particularly focusing on mental health professionals exposed to second-hand trauma through client interactions. Methods: The research employs a literature review and qualitative assessments, utilizing tools such as the Vicarious Trauma Scale (VTS) to evaluate subjective distress among mental health providers. Key studies were analyzed to determine symptom prevalence and the impact of vicarious trauma on professional efficacy. Results: Findings indicate that approximately 15% of mental health professionals reported high levels of vicarious trauma, especially exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Symptoms often mirror those of PTSD but are characterized by emotional, cognitive, and spiritual distress stemming from repeated exposure to clients' traumatic experiences. Conclusion: Vicarious trauma poses significant risks to mental health providers' well-being, impacting their effectiveness and the quality of care they deliver. Immediate interventions, including self-care strategies and professional support, are essential for mitigating long-term effects. Social workers play a vital role in addressing these challenges by providing assessment, support, education, and advocacy for trauma-informed practices
Burnout · Compassion fatigue · Distress · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychological trauma · Qualitative research · Clinical Psychology · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Medicine · Nursing · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health
Secondary traumatic stress and vicarious trauma
Vicarious traumatization
The Effects of Social Support on Sleep Quality of Medical Staff Treating Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) in January and February 2020 in China
The Social Psychology of Compassion
Organizational Prevention of Vicarious Trauma
Vicarious traumatization and secondary traumatic stress
Psychotherapists’ vicarious traumatization during the Covid-19 pandemic
Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Domestic Violence Advocates
The Vicarious Trauma Scale
Predictors of post-traumatic distress in child welfare workers
Prevalence of Secondary Traumatic Stress among Social Workers
Secondary Traumatization, Burnout, and Vicarious Traumatization
| Highly cited | No |
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