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Title: Structural challenges in the search for mental health services among military police officers: an integrative review.
Alternate Title: Desafíos estructurales en la búsqueda de servicios de salud mental entre los funcionarios de la policía militar: una revisión integradora.
Desafios estruturais na busca por serviços de saúde mental entre policiais militares: uma revisão integrativa.
Authors: Bezerra de Melo, Lara Gardênia1 laragardenia.21@gmail.com, de Sales Lima, Diana Lívia1 dianalivia.saleslima@gmail.com, Luna Fernandes, Heronildo Almeida1 heronildoalmeida@alu.uern.br, Valente Silva, Ysabele Yngrydh1 ysabelevalentin@gmail.com, Duarte Fonseca, Alvaro Micael1 alv.micael@gmail.com, Cosme do Nascimento, Ellany Gurgel1 ellanygurgel@uern.br
Source: Revista Cuidarte. Jan-Apr2025, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p1-13. 13p.
Subjects: HEALTH services accessibility, MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems, MENTAL health services, PSYCHOLOGY of military personnel, HELP-seeking behavior, POLICE psychology, SYSTEMATIC reviews, MEDLINE, PROFESSIONS, ORGANIZATIONAL structure, PROFESSIONAL employee training, JOB stress, MILITARY medicine, ONLINE information services, FAMILY support, SOCIAL stigma, WELL-being, INDUSTRIAL hygiene
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Abstract (English): Introduction: Military police officers daily face stressful and potentially traumatic situations, resulting in a high prevalence of occupational stress and mental comorbidities within this group. Despite this, the pursuit of mental health services by these professionals encounters structural challenges that are still insufficiently discussed. Objective: To determine the factors that most influence the search for, provision of, and utilization of mental health services by police officers through an integrative literature review. Materials and Methods: The search for articles was conducted using the following databases: Virtual Health Library (VHL), MEDLINE, Scopus, and Embase. After the selection process, 23 articles were included for analysis in this review. Results: The main findings indicate that social stigma, lack of knowledge on the subject, and organizational deficiencies are critical aspects that hinder the pursuit of psychological well-being services in the police field. Discussion: Despite the many barriers to police officers seeking mental health care, it was highlighted that family support and professional development are positively related to help-seeking behavior. Conclusion: Further research is needed to evaluate mental health programs and better understand the difficulties in implementing these services. Promoting the search for psychological help is essential to improving police officers' health and population's safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Introducción: Los policías militares enfrentan diariamente situaciones estresantes y potencialmente traumáticas, resultando en una alta prevalencia de estrés ocupacional y comorbilidades mentales en este grupo. A pesar de esto, la búsqueda de servicios de atención en salud mental por parte de esta categoría de profesionales enfrenta desafíos estructurales que aún no se han discutido lo suficiente. Objetivo: Determinar los factores que más influyen en la búsqueda, oferta y utilización de los servicios de salud mental por parte de los policías militares mediante una revisión integradora de la literatura. Materiales y Métodos: La búsqueda de artículos se realizó en las bases de datos Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS), MEDLINE, Scopus y Embase. Tras las etapas de selección, se incluyeron 23 artículos para el análisis en esta revisión. Resultados: Los principales resultados indican que el estigma social, el desconocimiento acerca del tema y las deficiencias organizativas son aspectos cruciales que dificultan la búsqueda de servicios de bienestar psicológico en el ámbito policial. Discusión: A pesar de los numerosos obstáculos en la búsqueda de atención en salud mental en la policía, se destacó que el apoyo familiar y el desarrollo profesional están relacionados positivamente con la búsqueda de ayuda. Conclusión: Es necesaria más investigación para evaluar los programas de salud mental y comprender mejor las dificultades en la implementación de estos servicios. Promover la búsqueda de ayuda psicológica es esencial para mejorar la salud de los policías y la seguridad de la población. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Portuguese): Introdução: Os policiais militares enfrentam diariamente situações estressantes e potencialmente traumáticas, resultando em alta prevalência de estresse ocupacional e comorbidades mentais neste grupo. Apesar disso, a busca por serviços de assistência em saúde mental por esta categoria de profissionais enfrenta desafios estruturais ainda insuficientemente discutidos. Objetivo: Determinar os fatores que mais influenciam a busca, oferta e utilização de serviços de saúde mental por policiais por meio de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. Materiais e Métodos: A busca pelos artigos foi conduzida nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), MEDLINE, Scopus e Embase. Após as etapas de seleção, 23 artigos foram incluídos para análise nesta revisão. Resultados: Os principais resultados indicam que o estigma social, o desconhecimento sobre o assunto e as deficiências organizacionais são aspectos cruciais que dificultam a busca por serviços de bem-estar psicológico na área policial. Discussão: Apesar dos inúmeros obstáculos na procura de cuidados de saúde mental na polícia, foi destacado que o apoio familiar e o desenvolvimento profissional estão positivamente relacionados com a procura de ajuda. Conclusão: São necessárias mais pesquisas para avaliar os programas de saúde mental e compreender melhor as dificuldades na implementação desses serviços. Promover a busca por ajuda psicológica é essencial para melhorar a saúde dos policiais e a segurança da população. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Introduction: Military police officers daily face stressful and potentially traumatic situations, resulting in a high prevalence of occupational stress and mental comorbidities within this group. Despite this, the pursuit of mental health services by these professionals encounters structural challenges that are still insufficiently discussed. Objective: To determine the factors that most influence the search for, provision of, and utilization of mental health services by police officers through an integrative literature review. Materials and Methods: The search for articles was conducted using the following databases: Virtual Health Library (VHL), MEDLINE, Scopus, and Embase. After the selection process, 23 articles were included for analysis in this review. Results: The main findings indicate that social stigma, lack of knowledge on the subject, and organizational deficiencies are critical aspects that hinder the pursuit of psychological well-being services in the police field. Discussion: Despite the many barriers to police officers seeking mental health care, it was highlighted that family support and professional development are positively related to help-seeking behavior. Conclusion: Further research is needed to evaluate mental health programs and better understand the difficulties in implementing these services. Promoting the search for psychological help is essential to improving police officers' health and population's safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Introducción: Los policías militares enfrentan diariamente situaciones estresantes y potencialmente traumáticas, resultando en una alta prevalencia de estrés ocupacional y comorbilidades mentales en este grupo. A pesar de esto, la búsqueda de servicios de atención en salud mental por parte de esta categoría de profesionales enfrenta desafíos estructurales que aún no se han discutido lo suficiente. Objetivo: Determinar los factores que más influyen en la búsqueda, oferta y utilización de los servicios de salud mental por parte de los policías militares mediante una revisión integradora de la literatura. Materiales y Métodos: La búsqueda de artículos se realizó en las bases de datos Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS), MEDLINE, Scopus y Embase. Tras las etapas de selección, se incluyeron 23 artículos para el análisis en esta revisión. Resultados: Los principales resultados indican que el estigma social, el desconocimiento acerca del tema y las deficiencias organizativas son aspectos cruciales que dificultan la búsqueda de servicios de bienestar psicológico en el ámbito policial. Discusión: A pesar de los numerosos obstáculos en la búsqueda de atención en salud mental en la policía, se destacó que el apoyo familiar y el desarrollo profesional están relacionados positivamente con la búsqueda de ayuda. Conclusión: Es necesaria más investigación para evaluar los programas de salud mental y comprender mejor las dificultades en la implementación de estos servicios. Promover la búsqueda de ayuda psicológica es esencial para mejorar la salud de los policías y la seguridad de la población. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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