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PTSD Prevalence in Corrections Officers
Corrections officers are an occupational group with a high prevalence of PTSD. One study found that 27% of officers reported PTSD symptoms in the past month, with higher rates in males (31%) than females (22%). Another study revealed that 53.4% of jail correctional officers screened positive for PTSD.
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A public health official is allocating resources for mental health support and wants to target groups with the highest likelihood of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on established patterns of prevalence, which of the following individuals should be prioritized because they belong to a high-risk population?
A public health official is allocating resources for mental health support and wants to target groups with the highest likelihood of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on established patterns of prevalence, which of the following individuals should be prioritized because they belong to a high-risk population?