Cardiovascular risk, social vigilance, and stress profiles of male law enforcement officers versus civilians

Shannon C. White, John M. Ruiz, Matthew Allison, Bert N. Uchino, Timothy W. Smith, Daniel J. Taylor, Dusti R. Jones, Michael A. Russell, Emily B. Ansell, Joshua M. Smyth

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Abstract

This study examined the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profiles of male law enforcement officers (LEOs) and civilians. CVD risk profiles were based on data collected using traditional objective (e.g., resting BP, cholesterol), novel objective (e.g., ambulatory BP) and self-report measures (e.g., EMA social vigilance). A subset of male LEOs (n = 30, M age = 41.47, SD = 8.03) and male civilians (n = 120, M age = 40.73, SD = 13.52) from a larger study were included in analyses. Results indicated LEOs had significantly higher body mass index [BMI], 31.17 kg/m2 versus 28.87 kg/m2, and exhibited significantly higher trait and state social vigilance across multiple measures, whereas perceived stress was higher among civilians. Findings highlight the need for future research examining CVD risk associated with occupational health disparities, including attributes of individuals entering certain professions as well as experiential and environmental demands of the work.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalHealth Psychology Open
Volume11
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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