PREVALENCE OF SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS IN MILITARY POLICE
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Mental Health, Police, Occupational StressAbstract
Objective: to determine the prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in the working and personal life of Military Police in the city of Campina Grande-PB. Method: This is a descriptive field research with a quantitative method that was conducted in the 2nd Battalion of the Military Police in the municipality of Campina Grande, Paraíba. A questionnaire including sociodemographic variables and questions about the police officer's employment and personal life, as well as instruments such as Beck's Depression Inventory, Beck's Anxiety Scale, and Lipp's Stress Inventory for Adults, were used to collect data. Data were coded and transcribed into a Microsoft Excel® spreadsheet version 2016 for analysis using R version 4.1. Results: The majority of professionals did not exhibit significant levels of depression, anxiety, or stress. Although there was no statistically significant difference between depression and anxiety when gender was considered, women are more prone to acquire such conditions. The education level indicated a significant difference in relation to anxiety level. Female gender and marital status were connected with stress. Conclusion: It is clear that the adoption of public policies and programs aimed at addressing these concerns and reducing the chances of acquiring anxiety, depression, and stress is critical.
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