#11523. Risk and protective factors for post-traumatic stress among New Zealand police personnel: a cross sectional study

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Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to examine which factors increase the risk of post-traumatic stress in police officers to assist with identifying strategies that will minimize its occurrence. This study of constabulary and non-constabulary members of the Police has been based on an 80-question electronic survey, which was sent to all serving, resigned and retired members of the Police Association, which number approximately 18,000. The survey included a series of questions that measured the post-traumatic stress that participants experienced. The study found that post-traumatic stress was prevalent among serving, resigned and retired police members and exposure to trauma, especially prolonged exposure, was significantly associated with post-traumatic stress. More than 49% of participants were found to have some post-traumatic stress symptoms and more than 14% of participants indicated a presumptive clinical diagnosis of post-traumatic stress. The findings from this study indicate that exposure to trauma is strongly associated with high levels of post-traumatic stress, while good sleep and relaxation decrease the influence of such variables.
Keywords:
Police; Post traumatic stress; risk factors; trauma

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