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Factors Affecting Occupational Fatigue of Air Force Pilots

  • 군진간호연구
  • Abbr : Korean Journal of Military Nursing Research
  • 2022, 40(2), pp.47~63
  • DOI : 10.31148/kjmnr.2022.40.2.47
  • Publisher : Military Health Policy Research Center
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Nursing Science > General Nursing > Nursing Education
  • Received : March 25, 2022
  • Accepted : May 24, 2022
  • Published : June 30, 2022

Kim, Youkyung 1 HEEJUNG KIM 2

1공군
2연세대학교

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ABSTRACT

Purpose: This study aimed to identify factors that affect occupational fatigue of Air Force pilots. Methods: A cross-sectional and descriptive study design was used based on the theory of unpleasant symptoms. Study participants were selected from eight different Air Force units using quota sampling method. Data were collected through an online survey from September 6, 2021, to October 12, 2021. A total of 175 questionnaires were returned, of which 142 were valid with usable answers. Independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and hierarchical regression analysis were used to identify the factors. Results: The study found significant differences in Air Force pilots’ occupational fatigue based upon age, subjective health status, and flight experience. The factors affecting their occupational fatigue were daytime dysfunction (β=0.25, p=.012), and occupational stress in terms of the physical environment (β=0.21, p=.024). Conclusion: It is necessary to monitor the level of Air Force pilots’ occupational fatigue and to offer the theory-based approach considering characteristics of Air Force pilots’ occupational fatigue when designing intervention programs and preparing institutional policies for their occupational fatigue management.

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