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cord-280663-p48teh4a	Simms, A	The impact of having inadequate safety equipment on mental health	2020-05-25		.txt	text/plain	1175	73	53	AIMS: To assess the impact of inadequate safety equipment on the mental health of service personnel deployed on operations in order to better understand the impact on those working under the similarly demanding conditions of the COVID-19 medical response. Analysis found significantly greater odds of reporting symptoms of common mental health disorders (CMD), 2.49 (2.03–3.06), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), 2.99 (2.11–4.24), poorer global health 2.09 (1.62–2.70) and emotional problems 1.69 (1.38–2.06) when individuals reported working with inadequate equipment. This study found significant associations between the perception of having inadequate equipment and poorer mental health in personnel operating in an arduous environment, a situation similar to the current COVID-19 response given the tangible threat, persistent pressure and uncomfortable working conditions. • Work-related stress is associated with presenteeism, poorer mental health and increased staff turnover. • The perception of having inadequate equipment has a significant association with poorer mental health within personnel working in demanding environments.	./cache/cord-280663-p48teh4a.txt	./txt/cord-280663-p48teh4a.txt