Characterization of military police officers of Alagoas affected by COVID-19

• Published in: Revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho 2022, Vol.20 (1), p.72-78
• Main Authors: Carvalho, Vanessa Lôbo de, Oliveira, Deivson Cavalcante Gomes de, Silva, Marcelo Oliveira, Oliveira, Joana Darc Gomes de, Silva, Leandro Eugênio Ferreira da
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Original
• ISSN: 1679-4435; 2447-0147
• DOI: 10.47626/1679-4435-2022-778

IntroductionCOVID-19 has greatly affected society by limiting the functioning of sectors of the economy and public services. Considering the essential character of many of these services, especially public security, it is necessary to understand how the disease has affected different groups within the population so that public policies for facing this problem can be implemented. ObjectivesTo identify and describe the profile of military police officers affected by COVID-19. MethodsThis is a descriptive observational study with a quantitative approach, based on secondary data. The electronic medical records of 737 military police officers affected by COVID-19 were accessed; sociodemographic, biological, and professional data were collected, as well as data on disease progression. Data were analyzed using Bioestat® software, v5.3. ResultsThe peak of the COVID-19 contagion curve happened first among military police officers of the state of Alagoas than in the general population, and a positive effect of social distancing was observed in the containment of disease spread. Moreover, specialized operations units had a higher contagion rate in view of the higher level of exposure linked to their work activities. ConclusionsThis study described the profile of military police officers affected by COVID-19, which can substantiate the adoption of public policies and new strategies to fight this disease among officers in Alagoas, thus ensuring the continuity of the service provided to society.