Work stress and burnout among active correctional officers in Puerto Rico: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Correctional officers (COs) are exposed to emotional and physical harm by the nature of their work. Operational stress can lead to burnout and influence absences and COs work performance.

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the association between work-related stress and burnout adjusted by potential confounding variables (age, sex, correctional facility, type of correctional facility, distance to work, and absenteeism).

Methods

The sample of this cross-sectional study was made up of 799 prison officials. The self-administered questionnaire consisted of four instruments: demographic data, Health and Job Performance Questionnaire, Police Operational Stress Questionnaire, and Maslach Burnout Inventory. The questionnaires were completed online and in per

SUBMITTER: Laureano-Morales L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500846 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature