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International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Published in: International Journal of Mental Health Systems 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Research

Acute stress responses in Chinese soldiers performing various military tasks

Authors: Peng Huang, Tengxiao Zhang, Danmin Miao, Xia Zhu

Published in: International Journal of Mental Health Systems | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

To examine Chinese soldiers’ acute stress responses, we did this study.

Methods

The soldiers completed the Acute Stress Response Scale (ASRS) when engaged in major tasks, such as earthquake rescue in Wenchuan, Sichuan, and maintaining social stability in Urumchi, Xinjiang. The ASRS has good reliability and validity. The study enrolled 1,832 male soldiers.

Results

The results showed significant differences among five dimensions and the overall response index when comparing four diverse military tasks. Further analysis found that reduced work efficiency and 24 symptom clusters were significantly positively correlated.

Conclusions

The acute stress response of soldiers performing various tasks was influenced by many factors, including the task characteristics and external factors. In addition, the acute stress response affected their work efficiency.
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Metadata
Title
Acute stress responses in Chinese soldiers performing various military tasks
Authors
Peng Huang
Tengxiao Zhang
Danmin Miao
Xia Zhu
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
International Journal of Mental Health Systems / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1752-4458
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-4458-8-45

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