Relationship of occupational pressure, job burnout and mental health of policemen / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Objective To explore the relationship between police' s occupational pressure and their job burnout and health. Methods 251 policemen completed the police occupational pressure questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey and general heath questionnaire. Results Occupational pressure was positively related to emotional exhaustion and cynicism( r = 0.365 ～ 0.472 ), and not related to diminished personal accomplishment( r = - 0.004 ). Occupational pressure had negative effect on mental health (β = - 0. 1 89 ). Job burnout and its three dimensionalities were negatively related to mental health( r= -0.331 ～ -0.662). With both occupational pressure and job burnout as predictors of mental health, only did job burnout negatively predict mental health (β = - 0. 698). Conclusion Both occupational pressure and job burnout can predicted policemen' general health.

Avaliação de estresse em policiais militares / Stress evaluation in military policemen / Evaluación del estrés en la poícia militar

O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar o nível de estresse em policiais militares. Para isso, utilizou-se o Inventário de Sintomas de Stress para Adultos de Lipp (ISSL). Foram sujeitos 38 policiais militares, de ambos os sexos, maiores de 18 anos, que estão em atividade, de uma unidade do batalhão no sul de Minas Gerais. Destes, 45 por cento apresentaram estresse em algum nível, com predominância da fase de resistência. Em relação ao gênero, constatou-se que policiais militares do sexo feminino apresentaram mais estresse. Quanto à função, observou-se estresse em policiais da área administrativa. Segundo a idade, o estresse foi identificado com maior concentração entre 25 e 41 anos. Esses profissionais necessitam de maior atenção quanto ao aspecto psicológico, visto que o índice de estresse observado neles foi elevado.

This paper’s purpose is to verify the stress level in military policemen. To do this, Symptoms and Stress Inventory for Adults from Lipp (ISSL) data was used. Thirty eight active policemen of both sexes, male and female and over eighteen years old, from a Battalion unit in the south of Minas Gerais, were submitted to the research. Among them, forty five percent presented a certain level of stress, predominating the resistance phase. The Military policemen who presented the highest level of stress according to gender were females; on the other hand, considering duty, we had policemen working with administration activities present the most stress, and according to age, the major concentration of stress was observed in policemen between twenty five and forty one years old. In a psychological aspect, these professionals need more attention considering that the stress level they experience is so high.

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el nivel de estrés en los agentes de la policía militar, utilizando el Inventario de Síntomas de Estrés para Adultos de Lipp (ISSL). Se realizaron búsquedas en 38 agentes de la policía militar de ambos sexos, mayores de 18 años, que están activos en un Batallón en el sur de Minas Gerais. 45 por ciento presentó en algún nivel, con predominio en la fase de resistencia. Los policías que presentaron más tensión según su género eran policías del sexo femenino, según la función, se observó que son policías que ejercen funciones administrativas, y de acuerdo con la edad, se identificó una mayor concentración entre 25 y 41 años. Estos profesionales necesitan más atención en el aspecto psicológico, ya que la tasa de estrés observada entre los agentes es alta.

Effect of Air Pollution on Serum Oxidative Stress Indices in Traffic Policemen / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To explore the effect of air pollution on oxidative stress indices(SOD,GSH-Px,MDA) in serum of traffic policemen. Methods From Jun to Aug,2007,sixty-two traffic policemen and thirty-five male suburban inhabitants were selected. The ambient concentrations of PM2.5,polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs) ,nitrogen dioxide,formaldehyde,benzene and toluene were monitored within two consecutive days in the work places of traffic policemen and in the residential areas of suburban inhabitants to assess their air pollution exposure levels. The activity of SOD,GSH-Px and the concentration of MDA in serum were determined with regent kits,while the information on smoking,drinking alcohol,exercising habit and so on was investigated by questionnaire. Results There were significant differences in the concentrations of nitrogen dioxide,formaldehyde,benzene and toluene between the two study groups. The average levels of PM2.5 and PAHs in the traffic policeman group were also higher than those in the control group,but this difference was not significant for small sample size. The activities of SOD and GSH-Px in the traffic policeman group were significantly higher than those in the control group,while the difference of MDA concentration between the two groups was not significant. The relationship between air pollution and the activity of SOD and GSH-Px were also significant after controlling the influence of other factors. Conclusion Air pollution can decrease the activity of SOD and GSH-Px in serum of traffic policemen and induce oxidative stress.

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Exposure and DNA Oxidative Damage in Traffic Policemen of Beijing / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To explore polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs) exposure of traffic policemen in Beijing and its impact on DNA oxidative damage. Methods From Jun. to Aug. 2007,41 male traffic policemen and 34 male suburban inhabitants in Beijing were selected. The ambient fine particulate matter(PM2.5) was sampled within two consecutive days in the work places of traffic policeman and in the residential area of suburban inhabitants respectively . The levels of urinary 1-hydroxypyrene(1-OHP) and 10 PAHs species were both analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) . The levels of urinary 8-hydroxy-2’-deoxyguanosine(8-OHdG) were detected by ELISA kit,while the questionnaires for health information on smoking,drinking alcohol,exercise habit and so on were also inquired. Results The average levels of PM2.5,benzo[a]pyrene [B(a) P] and total PAHs in the traffic policeman group were 0.096 mg/m3,3.20 ng/m3,and 38.32 ng/m3 respectively,while the corresponding values in the suburban inhabitant group were 0.045 mg/m3,1.54 ng/m3 and 25.43 ng/m3 respectively. The concentration of urinary 1-OHP in the policeman group [(0.50 ?0.38 ) ?mol/mol Cr] was higher than that of the suburban inhabitant group([0.34?0.28) ?mol/mol Cr],P0.05. Multiple factors analysis indicated that urinary 1-OHP and smoking habit had influence on urinary 8-OHdG level,while there was no relationship with other factors(such as drinking alcohol,exercise and cooking habit) . Conclusion Traffic pollution may increase the level of DNA oxidative damage in policemen in Beijing.Traffic and smoking habit-related PAHs exposure is the important influencing factor.

Current Status of Serum Lipids,Hypertension and Hyperglycemia in 1980 of the Young and Middle Aged Policemen in Zhuhai City / 中国慢性病预防与控制

Objective To understand the current status of the serum lipids in the young and middle aged policemen,and to compare the detection rates of hypertension and hyperglycemia among individuals with different lipid levels.Methods Total cholesterol(TC),low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)and triglyceride(TG)were detected in 1 980 of the young and middle aged policemen by standard methods.Lipid levels and phenotypes of dyslipidemia were classified according to the'Recommended guidelines for prevention and treatment of dyslipidemia'of China(1997).Hypertension and hyperglycemia were defined according to the WHO's standard respectively.The relationship of dyslipidemia with hypertension and hyperglycemia were studied furthermore.Results There were 47.1% of the subjects whose TG and TC levels were in the optimal levels.The detection rates of hypertension and hyperglycemia were 8.4% and 3.6% respectively.The average levels of TC and TG in male aged 31 years old and over were beyond the optimal levels.The levels of fasting blood glucose and blood pressure of those with dyslipidemia were higher than of the normal individuals generally.The detection rates of hyperglycemia and hypertension in subjects with normal serum lipids were 1.5% and 4.2%,in subjects with hypertriglyceridemia were 6.5% and 8.8%,in hypercholesterolemia subjects were 1.7% and 16.1%,and in those subjects with mixed dyslipidemia were 4.7% and 18.7% respectively.Conclusion There was a trend of high prevalence of dyslipidemia,hypertension and hyperglycemia in young policemen.

Comparison Study of the Pulmonary Function and Serum Carboxyhemoglobin Level Between the Traffic Policmen and Clerk Policemen / 결핵

BACKGROUND: A large number of pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and ozone influence on the body. These pollutants put a burden on the lung and the sequelae resulting from the oxidative stress are thought to contribute to the development of fibrotic lung disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and lung cancer. Also, carbon monoxide generated from the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing compounds is an important component of air pollution caused by traffic exhaust fumes and has the toxic effect of tissue hypoxia and produce various systemic and neurologic complications. The objective of this study is to compare the difference of pulmonary function and serum carboxyhemoglobin(CO-Hb) level between the traffic policemen and clerk policemen. METHODS: Three hundred and twenty-nine of traffic policemen, and one hundred and thirty clerk policemen were included between 2001 May and 2002 August. The policemen who took part in this study were asked to fill out a questionnaire which included questions on age, smoking, drinking, years of working, work-related symptoms and past medical history. The serum CO-Hb level was measured by using carboxyoximeter. Pulmonary function test was done by using automated spirometer. Additional tests, such as elecrocardiogram, urinalysis, chest radiography, blood chemistry, and CBC, were also done. RESULTS: FEV1(%) was 97.1+/-0.85%, and 105.7+/-1.21%(p<0.05). FVC(%) was 94.6+/-0.67%, and 102.1+/-1.09%, respectively(p<0.05). Serum CO-Hb level was 2.4+/-0.06%, and 1.8+/-0.08%(p<0.05). After correction of confounding factors (age, smoking), significant variables were FVC(%), FEV1(%) and serum CO-Hb level(%)(p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Long exposure to air pollution may influence the pulmonary function and serum CO-Hb level. But, further prospective cohort study will be needed to elucidate detailed influences of specific pollutants on pulmonary function and serum carboxyhemoglobin level.

Assessment of Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Traffic Police and Suburban Inhabitants in Beijing / 环境与健康杂志

Objective To assess the exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs) in traffic police and suburban inhabitants in Beijing and to explore the factors that can influence urinary 1-hydroxypyrene(1-OHP) which will be taken as PAHs exposure biomarker.Methods From Jun.to Aug.2007,Sixty-two traffic policemen and 35 male suburban inhabitants were selected.The ambient PM2.5 samples were collected within two consecutive days in the work place of traffic policeman and in the residential area of suburban inhabitants respectively.The levels of urinary 1-OHP and 10 PAHs species in the collected PM2.5 were determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC),while the information on smoking,drinking alcohol,exercising habit and so on was investigated by questionnaire.Results The average levels of benzo[a]pyrene,pyrene and total PAHs in the traffic policeman group were 3.20,6.48 and 38.32 ng/m3 respectively,while the corresponding values in the suburban inhabitant group were 1.54,4.05 and 25.43 ng/m3 respectively.The concentration of urinary 1-OHP in the policeman group was higher than that of the suburban inhabitant group.In addition,the effect of smoking on the 1-OHP concentrations were also detected in the smoking suburban inhabitants and serious smoking traffic policemen(≥20 cigarettes per day).There was no effect of other factors(such as drinking alcohol,exercising and cooking habit) on 1-OHP.Conclusion Both traffic policemen and suburban inhabitants in Beijing were exposed to high level of PAHs.The ambient air exposure and smoking are the most important factors influencing the concentration of urinary 1-OHP.