Risk factors for complex posttraumatic stress disorder in UK police.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Police officers are frequently exposed to distressing and dangerous situations, increasing their risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (C-PTSD). Research examining C-PTSD in police officers is sparse, particularly examination of the occupational risk factors for trauma symptoms.

Aims

This study aimed to examine the prevalence and risk factors for PTSD and C-PTSD in UK police officers.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using psychological health surveillance data from the UK National Police Wellbeing Service. Police officers were either from high-risk areas of work or had been referred for screening by occupational health practitioners regarding psychological distress. The primary outcome for this study was a positive scre

SUBMITTER: Steel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8849141 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature