Psychological State of Local and Non-local Nurses During the Wenchuan Earthquake

Objective To evaluate the difference of psychological state between local and non-local nurses during the Wenchuan Earthquake.Methods A total of 175 local nurses and 175 non-local nurses were randomly selected and investigated by SSRS and the earthquake questionnaire.Results There were no significant differences in their knowledge about the earthquake,professional identity and action(P0.05).The total and the three dimensions scores of SSRS of the two groups were lower than those of the domestic norms(P0.01)except the subjective support dimensions.The total scores,objective support and subjective support dimensions scores of non-local group were higher than that in the local group(P0.01).In coping style questionaire,there were significant differences in solving problems and retreat factor(P0.01)and no significant differences in remorse,salvation and illusion(P0.05).Conclusion The earthquake affected mental health of the nurses and their psychological state need to be much concerned,especially the non-local ones.