Introduction: Firefi ghters are soldiers involved in the front line of the rescue chain in conakry. They may face stressful situations during their mission. The objective of this study was to determine the repercussions of stress on fi refi ghters and the way in which they preserved their psychic balance. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted in the conakry. Fire and Rescue Company. The information collected from fi refi ghters victims of stress were: socio-professional characteristics, repercussions of stress and the management strategy developed. Results: The study involved 38 stressed fi refi ghters, all male. Age mean was 30.6 years. The majority were single (55.2%). Stress impacted negatively on their mental health (anxiety, insomnia), their social life (disruption of family homeostasis, drug and alcohol consumption) and companionship (absenteeism). The coping strategies developed by these professionals to manage their stress were social support (50%), emotion-focused coping (44.8%) and problem-focused coping (28.9%). Conclusion: Stress negatively impacts the mental health and operationality of fi refi ghters. Monitoring and regular psychological preparation are necessary as well as improving the working conditions of fi refi ghters.
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Toure, H., Amadou, T. C., Hassane, B., Mor, N. (2024). Impacts of Stress and Coping Stratégies Among Firefighters in the City of Conakry in 2021. Central African Journal of Public Health, 10(1), 8-11. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.cajph.20241001.12
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Toure, H.; Amadou, T. C.; Hassane, B.; Mor, N. Impacts of Stress and Coping Stratégies Among Firefighters in the City of Conakry in 2021. Cent. Afr. J. Public Health 2024, 10(1), 8-11. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20241001.12
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Department of Occupational and Legal Medicine, University Gamal Abdel Nasser, Conakry, Guinea
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