Study on Serum Cortisol and Perceived Stress Scale in the Police Constables
Introduction: The occupational stress may be more among the police constables. Under the stressed conditions, the body secretes more Cortisol. Elevated serum cortisol levels significantly correlate with the symptoms of metabolic Syndrome. Perceived stress scale (PSS) is the most widely used psyc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5576/12015_CE[Ra]_F(P)_PF1(PNJ)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: The occupational stress may be more among
the police constables. Under the stressed conditions, the body
secretes more Cortisol. Elevated serum cortisol levels significantly
correlate with the symptoms of metabolic Syndrome. Perceived
stress scale (PSS) is the most widely used psychological tool for
measuring the perception of stress. The objective of this study
was to examine the association between perceived stress and
Serum Cortisol and also to explore stress as an occupational
risk factor which may lead to metabolic syndrome.
Materials and Methods: We measured Serum Cortisol, Lipid
profile, Blood Glucose and HbA1c in both Police constables
and the general population. Also to evaluate the occupational
stress, the questionnaire consisting of Perceived stress scale
-14 items was used.
Results: A positive correlation was found between Serum
Cortisol and perceived stress scale, Blood Glucose, HbA1c.
The biochemical parameters were found to be elevated in police
constables compared to controls. It was found that among
108 policemen, 38% were confirmed with cardiometabolic
syndrome.
Conclusion: The relation between Serum Cortisol and perceived
stress scale indicates the severity of occupational stress the
police constables are experiencing. So the occupation based
health program for lifestyle changes, modification in job related
rules and regulations will help to avert further complications and
keep police personnel healthy. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |