2020
DOI: 10.1590/1414-462x202028040562
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Suicídios em uma organização policial-militar do sul do Brasil

Abstract: Resumo Introdução O suicídio é considerado um problema de saúde pública. Todos os anos 840 mil pessoas tiram a própria vida. Em policiais militares as taxas de suicídio também são altas. Objetivo Este trabalho buscou investigar características socio-ocupacionais em casos de suicídios de policiais militares de Santa Catarina, Brasil, ocorridos entre os anos de 2012 a 2016. Método Trata-se de um estudo documental, descritivo e de abordagem quantitativa, que utilizou informações socio-ocupacionais disponibiliz… Show more

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“…Studies have shown that being married can be a protective factor against suicide in young adults in Brazil 17 . However, studies indicate that police officers who were married were more likely to commit suicide, 18,19 corroborating with our findings. Conclusions on this association must be drawn with caution since information such as interpersonal conflicts between couples was not assessed and emotional problems related to interpersonal marriage conflicts might be strictly related to suicide 4 .…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
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“…Studies have shown that being married can be a protective factor against suicide in young adults in Brazil 17 . However, studies indicate that police officers who were married were more likely to commit suicide, 18,19 corroborating with our findings. Conclusions on this association must be drawn with caution since information such as interpersonal conflicts between couples was not assessed and emotional problems related to interpersonal marriage conflicts might be strictly related to suicide 4 .…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…An increased time on duty (10 years or more) might increase the risk of suicide. Brazilian military police officers who died by suicide between 2012 and 2016 worked for more than 10 years (71.4%) 19 . Being exposed to stressful and traumatic work situations, including night shifts, armed confrontations, or criminal pursuits, might have significant negative impacts on the mental health of police officers over time, triggering suicide 22,23 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%