Origiral article
Current status of the life quality of submariners and its influential factors
Shan Lu, Peng Xu, Qiang Chi, Junyang Xu, Zhongkai Zhao, Shuai Zhang, Tie Li
Published 2016-02-28
Cite as Chin J Naut Med & Hyperbar Med, 2016, 23(1): 18-21. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-6906.2016.01.005
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the current status of the life quality of submariners and its influential factors.
MethodsOne hundred and twenty-two submariners were evaluated by using life quality investigation form-36 (SF-36), perceived stress scale (PSS-10), Eysenck's personality questionnaire (EPQ), life event scale (LES) and trait coping style questionnaire. At the same time, venous blood samples were collected for the detection of several biochemical, endocrinic and immuno indicators.
ResultsThe scores of Physical Component Summary(PCS), Mental component Summary (MCS) and SF-36 were all negatively correlated with those of PSS, neuroticism (N), lie (L), negative coping style (NC), negative life events, total life event (LE) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). Total scores of MCS and SF-36 were significantly correlated with those of TC, IL-2, IL-4, NE and COR (P<0.01 or P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that PCS was affected considerably by age and neuroticism. The factors affecting MCS were in sequence: profession, neuroticism, TC and BUN and the factor affecting the total score of SF-36 was NC.
ConclusionsThe life quality of submariners could be affected considerably by age, length of military service, profession, PSS, coping style and life events, and psychological intervention was imperative in the activities of health management.
Key words:
Submariner; Life quality; Perceived stress; Health management; Biochemistry
Contributor Information
Shan Lu
No. 215 Hospital of Dalian Sanitorium, Dalian 116041, China
Peng Xu
Qiang Chi
Junyang Xu
Zhongkai Zhao
Shuai Zhang
Tie Li
