ArticleOccupational medicine (Oxford, England)2021
Risk factors for complex posttraumatic stress disorder in UK police.
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- Post-traumatic stress disorder: outline and updated insights focusing on occupational factors.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2026Review
- Trauma exposure, prevalence and associated factors of complex PTSD in mainland China: a cross-sectional survey.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2025Article
- Protecting the Protectors: Moral Injury, Coping Styles, and Mental Health of UK Police Officers and Staff Investigating Child Sexual Abuse Material.Depression and anxiety · 2024Article
- Mental health of public safety personnel: Developing a model of operational, organizational, and personal factors in public safety organizations.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Posttraumatic stress disorder in Belgian police officers: prevalence and the effects of exposure to traumatic events.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2023Article
- Organizational Factors and Their Impact on Mental Health in Public Safety Organizations.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- The psychological impact of COVID-19 on police officers.The police journal · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundPolice 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.
aimsThis study aimed to examine the prevalence and risk factors for PTSD and C-PTSD in UK police officers.
methodsA 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 screening of either PTSD or C-PTSD, measured using the International Trauma Questionnaire. A range of occupational, clinical and lifestyle factors was examined to establish their role as potential risk factors for PTSD and C-PTSD.
resultsIn total, 2444 UK police officers were included, with 89% from high-risk areas of work. A prevalence of 3% for PTSD and 2% for C-PTSD was found in police officers from high-risk areas of work. Higher work stress and lower manager support were found to increase the odds of C-PTSD but not PTSD. Higher personal trauma history increased the risk for PTSD and C-PTSD equally.
conclusionsWork-related occupational factors increased the odds of PTSD and C-PTSD in police officers, which could be important risk factors for trauma symptoms within police officers. Efforts should be made to improve the working environment of police officers to help improve their psychological well-being.
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