Hewison Cathy
Aust Fam Physician. 2003 Sep;32(9):679-81.
The work challenges faced by doctors, nurses and other health professionals in the humanitarian field are overwhelming.
This article highlights the psychological effects on humanitarian workers and the support available, both while on a 'mission' and on return home.
It is impossible not to be psychologically affected by witnessing gross acts of violence, starvation, epidemics, displacement and despair, or hearing tales of slaughter, rape and killing. Just as those populations who are subjected to traumatic experiences develop post-traumatic psychological problems, so too can those humanitarian workers who assist them.
医生、护士及其他卫生专业人员在人道主义领域面临的工作挑战极为艰巨。
本文着重介绍了对人道主义工作者在“执行任务”期间及回国后的心理影响以及可获得的支持。
目睹暴力、饥饿、流行病、流离失所以及绝望等严重行为，或听闻屠杀、强奸及杀戮的故事，不可能不产生心理影响。正如遭受创伤经历的人群会出现创伤后心理问题一样，协助他们的人道主义工作者也可能出现此类问题。
