ESTRESSE NO TRABALHO E O RISCO DE SUICÍDIO EM POLICIAIS MILITARES: PREVALÊNCIA E FATORES ASSOCIADOS

Abstract

The work of a military police officer is considered one of the most stressful in the world of work, and can be responsible for intense psychic wear and tear and lead to mental suffering, as well as suicidal behavior. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the factors associated with work stress and the risk for suicide in military police officers. Study with a quantitative, analytical-cross-sectional approach. The study participants were composed of two groups, the first being 310 individuals from a training course for soldiers and the second group consisting of 468 military police officers with more than one year in activity linked to the military police of a large municipality in the region. Center – West of Brazil. They were selected through a convenience sample and the primary data collection was through the application of instruments for sociodemographic, occupational and health characterization, Job Stress Scale (JSS), Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI), The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview – MINI. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics of the variables. To identify the relationship and correlation between the variables, statistical analysis was used through the logistic regression model using the R-Studio Software. The results show the relationship between work stress and sociodemographic variables, resilience. In addition to identifying the prevalence of symptoms suggestive of Burnout syndrome, suicide risk and resilience, as well as factors associated with suicide risk. The cohesion of these elements provides implications for the mental health of these professionals, the ineffective coping mechanisms in the face of adverse situations in their work activities imply psychological suffering, with possible consequences in stress at work, Burnout Syndrome, impact on quality of life and even in suicide. By identifying factors related to stress at work, it will be possible to develop institutional and public health strategies to promote health and prevent mental illness in this population.