Prevalence of Physical Health Symptoms in Police Officers

This study reports on the prevalence of physical health symptoms in a group of Jamaican police officers (N=134) and examines associations between these and gender, age, rank and years of service. A survey was administered to... [ view full abstract ]

This study reports on the prevalence of physical health symptoms in a group of Jamaican police officers (N=134) and examines associations between these and gender, age, rank and years of service. A survey was administered to participants that included demographics and occupational details, a checklist of physical health symptoms, and self-reported sickness absence and doctor visits. Over 50 percent of participants reported backache, frequent headaches, heartburn or indigestion, and sleeping problems. Few significant relationships were found with gender, age, rank, years of service and symptoms.