Research on symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in police: a study from Cacoal-RO’s Group of Special Operations (GOE)

• Autor(a) principal: Assis, Cleber Lizardo de
• Data de Publicação: 2019
• Outros Autores: Silva, Marilani Sabino da
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Sociais e Humanas
• Texto Completo: http://periodicos.ufsm.br/sociaisehumanas/article/view/27578
• topic: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Military Police; Mental Health; Work; Transtorno de Estresse Pós-Traumático; Policiais militares; Saúde mental; Trabalho

The military police profession (GOE) is considered to be at risk for the development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to exposure to traumatic and catastrophic events within the scope of its activity. The objective of this study was to verify the incidence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Special Operations group (GOE) of Cacoal RO, with a sample of 09 (nine) subjects. The research data were obtained through the application of the PCL-C scale composed of 17 items divided into three dimensions; Reexperience of trauma, Avoidance and Hyperstimulation. However, there was a relevant index in the dimensions of Hyperestimulation and Avoidance of the PCL-C scale, in which 08 subjects said they felt in a “super-alert” state, Vigilant or “on guard” equivalent to (88.9%). It is concluded that, even without identifying signs of PTSD, there is a prevalence of some symptoms in large part of the corporation and possible damages in the psychosocial functioning. It is therefore recommended that psychological support within the corporation is of great relevance in order to promote actions to promote mental health.